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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Frances (1982) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Frances (1982) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Frances (1982)

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982).

About the movie: The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.
b.		The home used for the Angel of Mercy in the film actually belongs to producer Jennifer Ayala. During remodeling of the home, she offered it as the location for Miles lair and was filmed in on three different days.
c.		Jessica Lange, whose part was so emotionally taxing, urged that the film be shot in sequence, but - due to its low budget of $8 to $10 million - the movie was shot out of sequence.
d.		This is the first Indiana Jones film without actor Pat Roach, who had a role in all the first three films. Roach died in 2004.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		It was Laurence Olivier who first suggested Tom Baker to be cast as Rasptuin.
b.		Scenes which made more sense of Farmers breakdown and her relationship with her mother were dropped in favor of keeping the romance with Harry York intact.
c.		According to The Los Angeles Times in July 1951, This movie was originally going to be the first production of Walter Wangers independent production house Allied Artists / Monogram. However, Wanger in the end did not make this his debut production for this company and made another war film which was Battle Zone.
d.		Jayson Kochan, who plays the lead role of Clay, had just recovered from pneumonia a week before the Heavens Shore scene was shot, where his character swims naked in the Northwests Pacific Ocean during 45-degree weather and 50 mph winds. Unfortunately for Jayson, it took more than just a couple of takes.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		Bo Derek was first choice for the role of Jane Spencer.
b.		The story idea was inspired by the book "Heidi Grows Up" by Johanna Spyris translator Tritten, Charles in which Heidi is sent to a boarding school and is shunned for her mountain ways.
c.		A picture of the real life Frances can be seen in the scene where Kim Stanleys Lillian Farmer is leafing through the family photo album.
d.		The remainder of the film, was shot all around Michigan utilizing Robert G. Taperts family farm, Sam Raimis garage and other various indoor and outdoor locations.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		Kristy McNichol took up smoking as part of the preparation for the role, but couldnt quit the habit.
b.		László Kovács, the director of photography, decided that the best way to show a lobotomized Frances Farmer was to take out the eye lights hed been using the entire film.
c.		The character of Jonathan Poe (Joshs young rival) was based on real life young chess prodigy Jeff Sarwer. In the National Primary Championship which the climax of the film is based on, Josh and Jeff actually tied for first place, after which Josh won on tie-breaks. While Sarwer would go on to win the World Championship Under 10, he soon disappeared with his sister and father; the family was known for living a travelling lifestyle (no permanent adress, etc.)
d.		Thorne Ryan holds the enlisted rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7), Verne Holt that of Staff Sergeant (E-6), and Ryans nemesis Opperman is a Master Sergeant (E-8).

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		John Barry, the films composer, also wrote a song based on the main theme, entitled "Close Your Eyes", specifically for the movie. Although a demo exists with Barry accompanying Sarah Brightman on piano, the song failed to make the final cut.
b.		Pirates of Penzance was shown on a Los Angeles television movies channel - SelecTV - simultaneously with its theatrical release. This was only the second time that something like this had been tried - in 1956, Laurence Oliviers 1955 film version of Shakespeares "Richard III" had its U.S. premiere in New York City and its television premiere on NBC on the same day. Like "The Pirates of Penzance", "Richard III" was also a box office flop, but unlike the former film, "Richard III" won universal acclaim from the critics, became a film classic, and was not boycotted during its theatrical run.
c.		The mischievous young puppy at the end of the film (the one who resembles his father, Tramp) is called "Scamp". He was featured in a childrens book, a syndicated daily comic strip, and comic books, before starring in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamps Adventure.
d.		Partly shot at the Victorine Studios at Nice while another film was being shot, also dealing with people in movie business: François Turffauts La nuit américaine.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer bought the screen rights to all the 1,100 Nick Carter stories published in the 1930s. However, all 3 of the films made in the Nick Carter series were based on original stories.
b.		Where Frodo is stabbed by Shelobs stinger, Elijah Wood was actually stabbed with a prop one. On the Extended DVD Commentary, he and Sean Astin comment that it was not only very, very painful, but had actually done damage to the point that Wood had to stay in the hospital for a couple of days. Astin (on the Commentary track) jokes that they used appendicitis as the excuse, but wonder if that event is what (ironically) caused Woods actual episode of appendicitis later on (2003).
c.		Most of the screenplay was based on the directors own experiences while working at an ice cream bar. However, when it came down to making the movie, the ice cream bar location had to be removed due to budgetary constraints, thus the only mention of it is when the characters are fired in the opening scene. So, situations that took place in the ice cream bar were relocated to other locations.
d.		Actress and author Lois Kibbee, who had begun collaborating with Frances Farmer on a book about her life, worked as a consultant for the movie.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		Considered to be lost until 2010. A print was found in Gosfilmofond, the Russian state film archive and a digital copy was presented to the Library of Congress on 22 Oct 2010.
b.		Graeme Clifford stated that he had put all the out-takes in storage and that they got thrown out without his knowledge, so all the deleted scenes are lost forever.
c.		This film was actually offered to Bruce Springsteen as a acting project (for what became the Michael J. Fox role) when he was thinking about going into film acting. He ultimately passed on this project (and dismissed the idea of going into films altogether).
d.		The movies development was part of Matt Damon and Ben Afflecks Project Greenlight 3 program.

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		On the DVD we see that it was Eddie that drank Teris apple juice.
b.		Jack Conway shot retakes and pick-up shots when Sam Wood wasnt available.
c.		This was Kevin Costners first major motion picture.
d.		The voice for Willy Wonka was first conceived after being tried out on Johnny Depps own daughter. She liked it.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		Walter Huston (on loan from MGM) worked 4 weeks and 6 days on this production. Louis B. Mayer exercised a provision in his 1931 contract extending it for his participation in this film.
b.		The blade of the chainsaw wielded by Brother Silence in the final confrontation with Mort Kemnon bears the inscription "ORC-B-GONE".
c.		All of Roberts scenes, as reporter Kip Wellington, were shot outside of Philadelphias famous Eastern State Penitentiary.
d.		Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard fell in love while working on the movie and subsequently had two children together, Hanna and Walker.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Frances (1982)?
a.		In An Audience with Peter Ustinov, Ustinov recalled that he had been attached to the role of Nero for over a year before filming began. During this time he received a memo from the producers, informing him that they still wanted him for the part, but were concerned that he was too young. Ustinov replied that Nero died when he was 31; if they waited much longer, he would be too old for the part. He then received a reply, which he said he had kept and treasured. The reply stated: "Historical research has proved you correct."
b.		This film was shot in 21 days.
c.		Jessica Lange reportedly won out over both Diane Keaton and Goldie Hawn for the Frances Farmer role. Jane Fonda, Katharine Ross, Sissy Spacek, Mia Farrow, Liza Minnelli, Susan Sarandon and Tuesday Weld were also considered.
d.		The shotgun used by John Shaft in the last part of the film is the High Standard HS-10B designed circa 1970, originally a law enforcement only firearm.

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