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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Follow the Boys (1944) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Follow the Boys (1944) Quiz
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About the movie:
During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Follow the Boys (1944)?
a.
Production was halted briefly when the corpse of a young woman was found near the set.
b.
This was
W.C. Fields
s last filmed appearance. He had supported the war effort, but his health was declining. His billiards routine (using a trick table) was a crowd pleaser. Even though it had been filmed previously, Fields was paid $15,000 to perform the routine again on camera.
c.
Philip Kaufman
actually met
Anaïs Nin
in 1962.
d.
Michael Powell
said in a 1977 interview that the film had such an impact on him that hed carried it with him throughout his career. Its themes are visible in various Powell films, and the amazing thing is that, from 1923-1976, he had only seen the film once.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Follow the Boys (1944)?
a.
Recorded with just a choral background since the American Federation of Musicians wartime strike continued against Victor Records,
Dinah Shore
s blockbuster 78 of the Oscar-nominated, eternal love song, "Ill Walk Alone" (music by
Jule Styne
, lyrics by
Sammy Cahn
) held the apex of the "Billboard" singles chart for three weeks, between November 4 and November 18, 1944. A #3 "Billboard" single of another tune from the movie was the jaunty "Is You Is or Is You Aint (Ma Baby)" (music and lyrics and
Louis Jordan
and Billy Austin (I)). Decca Records (having settled with the musicians union) released the record by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.
b.
Bolaji Badejo
beat
Peter Mayhew
to the part of the alien.
c.
Rustys ring-tone is "Dont You Want Me" by
The Human League
.
d.
For the early scene where the Thief leaps in and out of the giant clay pots in the marketplace,
Douglas Fairbanks
had small trampolines placed inside each pot, allowing him to bounce easily from pot to pot.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Follow the Boys (1944)?
a.
During the bank fight scene, Trey Moore accidentally threw one of the bank robbers into an unsupported wall causing him to fly through a Sheetrock wall.
b.
John Rawlins
directed additional scenes after
A. Edward Sutherland
left the picture.
c.
One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
d.
While in the car to Toms party, Peter, played by
Ron Livingston
mentions to Joanna that the Nazis had "pieces of flair" they made Jews wear. In
Band of Brothers
, Livingstons character of Lewis Nixon assists in the liberation a Nazi concentration camp.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Follow the Boys (1944)?
a.
According to
Robert De Niro
, he and
Billy Crystal
briefly toyed with the idea of co-directing the movie before deciding to offer it to
Harold Ramis
, who accepted.
b.
In the "Beyond the Blue Horizon" number (previously used in
Monte Carlo
) the lyric "rising sun" were chanced to "shining sun", to avoid any associations to the Japanese flag.
c.
Rotti was originally supposed to cough up blood onto his handkerchief after Amber reveals her botched surgery face to him, but actor
Paul Sorvino
refused to cough up blood. As a result, the handkerchief remains clean during the scene.
d.
The second film to be released in REAL Ds digital 3D format.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Follow the Boys (1944)?
a.
Vitaphone production reels #2901-2908
b.
Since the Guest Stars are credited in the opening set of credits, but are not in the more comprehensive end credits, the opening credits are listed first, followed by those in the end credits not yet in, as required by IMDb policy on cast ordering.
c.
William Wyler
went off to make
The Little Foxes
instead.
d.
Shot in three days.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Follow the Boys (1944)?
a.
Colin Farrell
was in talks to play Watson before
Jude Law
was cast.
b.
Decca Records star
Bing Crosby
, who did not appear in this film, combined with
The Andrews Sisters
on two "Billboard"-charting songs featured in the score: "Victry Polka" (music by
Jule Styne
, lyrics by
Sammy Cahn
), sung in the picture at the conclusion of a greatest-hits medley by The Andrews Sisters, a number-five "Billboard" tune in 1943; and "Is You Is or Is You Aint (Ma Baby)" (music and lyrics by
Louis Jordan
and Billy Austin (I)), performed in the movie by Mr. Jordan singing with his orchestra, a number-two "Billboard" ditty for Crosby and the trio in 1944. On their own, the Andrews Sisters waxed for Decca and then repeated in this film a jivey song of farewell, "Shoo-Shoo" Baby" (music and lyrics by
Phil Moore
). Between late December 1943 and mid-April 1944, the sisters 78 ranked as high as #3 among the "Billboard"-charting singles. Placing alongside was the
Ella Mae Morse
cut of "Shoo-Shoo Baby" on Capitol. In another musical from Universal,
South of Dixie
, Ella gave out with her rendition.
c.
Colin Higgins
was originally to direct Harold and Maude, but production was soon canceled. A couple of months later, production resumed when
Hal Ashby
was to direct.
d.
Was initially taking place and to be filmed in Paris, France. But Prague has then been chosen for its cheaper cost and more exotic look.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Follow the Boys (1944)?
a.
The first Batman movie (both live action and animated) not to feature Bruce Wayne in a tuxedo.
b.
Jessica Lange
was set to star opposite
Sam Shepard
, but she became pregnant and was replaced by
Kim Basinger
.
c.
Final feature film of
Sophie Tucker
.
d.
The song played on the front porch by Reggie and Jody, Sittin Here At Midnight, was actually composed by
Bill Thornbury
himself.
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