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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).
About the movie:
Two singers, best friends Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris pursued by a private detective hired by Lorelei's fiancé's disapproving father to keep an eye on her, a rich, enamoured old man and many other doting admirers.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
At least one other number was shot, then cut. In the original theatrical trailer,
Jane Russell
and
Marilyn Monroe
were shown among dancers, climbing the steps of a slide in a childrens playground. The song was a French version of "Two Little Girls from Little Rock". Marilyn and Jane wear the costumes when
Tommy Noonan
corners them backstage in the French nightclub.
b.
RKO wasnt planning a series while this film was being made, but the series developed after it was such a big hit.
c.
Reportedly
Steven Spielberg
s favorite movie, he remade it in 1989 as
Always
. The remake included the three main characters (Pete Sandich, Durinda Durston and Al Yackey), plus the characters of "Ted" and "Nails."
d.
Despite the fact that this was filmed in the standard spherical format, "Filmed in Panavision" is listed in the end credits.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
The screenplay was originally optioned by
Arthur Gardner
and
Jules V. Levy
. The option expired before they could get a production off the ground. The rights then went to Levys boss, producer
Edward L. Alperson
.
b.
Method Man
s first feature film where he wasnt playing himself.
c.
Producer/Actor
Anthony Begonia
s parents were classmates of one of the victims.
d.
The "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend" number was later re-shot in CinemaScope, to be used as part of a CinemaScope demonstration held on the Fox lot in March of 1953. Producer
Darryl F. Zanuck
told "Daily Variety" that it only took 3-1/2 hours to shoot the number in CinemaScope versus four days for the original film version. The public finally saw the CinemaScope version ten years later when it closed Foxs documentary tribute to MM,
Marilyn
,
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
Jackie Hoffman
, who originated the role of Jerry in the stage play, was asked to reprise her role, but couldnt due to her appearance in "Hairspray: The Musical."
b.
Al Pacino
turned down the role of Kovics father.
c.
DVD extras includes unplanned, unscripted, recorded phone calls to the main stars of the movie from
Jerry Zucker
and
Andy Breckman
, who were sitting in a sound studio working on an audio commentary for the movie. Jerry and Andy said it was simply something they came up with because they were trying to find things to include on the DVD.
d.
Marilyn Monroe
kept insisting on retakes despite approval of takes by director
Howard Hawks
. When Fox asked Hawks how production could be sped up he retorted: "three wonderful ideas: Replace Marilyn, rewrite the script and make it shorter, and get a new director."
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
Ann Miller
s character is named after
Ginger Rogers
who appeared with
Fred Astaire
in
Follow the Fleet
, the film on which this movie is loosely based.
b.
When Valera gives his thumbprint for a background check near the beginning of the film, the date of birth that comes up among his info (3/21/58) is actor
Gary Oldman
s real birthday.
c.
The film was shot in 17 days.
d.
Marilyn Monroe
wears a gold lame evening dress previously worn by
Ginger Rogers
in
Dreamboat
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
George A. Romero smashed a butterfly on set to prepare everyone for a difficult scene, much to theyre shock. It was such an unpleasant moment in an otherwise pleasant shoot.
b.
A song written for
Marilyn Monroe
to perform in this picture, "Down Boy" (music by
Hoagy Carmichael
, lyrics by
Harold Adamson
), was rejected, but later sung and danced by
Betty Grable
in
Three for the Show
.
c.
Lorraine Bracco
demanded real jewelry to be used for Karens dresser. The production designer rented expensive gold and stones that were protected by armed guards.
d.
Chapter Titles: 1. The Fatal Circlet 2. A Cry in the Night 3. The Dungeon of Doom 4. Menace of the Mummy 5. The Depths of Limehouse 6. Dead or Alive 7. Shadows of Fear 9. A Battle of Wits 10.The Fatal Judgement
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
An HBO premier.
b.
When told she was not the star of the film,
Marilyn Monroe
was quoted: "Well whatever I am, Im still the blonde."
c.
The backdrop is the Saltair Amusement Park outside Salt Lake City.
d.
Because of the delays of working on this project
Brian De Palma
lost the chance to direct
Dead Again
.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
Martin Balsam
s last film.
b.
The ship model shown is the one used previously in
Titanic
and was refurbished to resemble the SS Ile de France, which is clearly named in the film. The model (2009) resides in a Marine Museum in Falls River, Massachusetts. Some of the ocean liner sets used were also left over from "Titanic".
c.
Based on actual events.
d.
When
Renny Harlin
fired the chief camera operator following a dispute, more than two dozen crew members quit.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
Originally bought by Fox as a vehicle for
Betty Grable
. After the success of
Niagara
(which featured
Marilyn Monroe
), however, the studio believed they had a more potent and far less expensive sex symbol than Grable (who was earning around $150,000 per picture vs. Monroes $18,000).
b.
George Pal
had long planned to do a sequel to this film. Several submitted scripts were reportedly rejected by MGM.
c.
Weezer was asked to write a song inspired by this film and Rivers Cuomo read the script and wrote two songs: "Wanda" in which he sings from a first persons point of view with lyrics such as: "my mom drives a big rig, and my daddys gay" which referenced the the original script, and "You Gave Your Love to me Softly". Only the latter was used.
d.
This movie held the box office record for the highest opening weekend with $135,634,554 earned. The former record holder was
Spider-Man 2
. The record was then broken by
Spider-Man 3
.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
Trailer features two scenes not used in the final film: Max playing with one of Kevins toys and Kevin gets a computer on Christmas.
b.
According to
Marni Nixon
, the studio initially wanted
Marilyn Monroe
s entire voice dubbed, as they thought her voice was silly. Nixon thought that was "awful", as she felt Monroes voice suited her persona so beautifully. Nixon told The New York Times in March 2007 that she ended up only dubbing the operatic "no, no, nos" at the beginning of the song.
c.
For the "Make Em Laugh" number,
Gene Kelly
asked
Donald OConnor
to revive a trick he had done as a young dancer, running up a wall and completing a somersault. The number was so physically taxing that OConnor, who smoked four packs of cigarettes a day at the time, went to bed (or may have been hospitalized, depending on the source) for a week after its completion, suffering from exhaustion and painful carpet burns. Unfortunately, an accident ruined all of the initial footage, so after a brief rest, OConnor, ever the professional, agreed to do the difficult number all over again.
d.
Hair is a notoriously difficult thing to render convincingly in computer animation so, to help the animators, a wigmaker came to the studios to educate them in the art of making realistic hair.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
a.
Tom Sizemore supplied his own suit for the infamous red suit scene. It is a $5000 red Dolce and Gabbana suit.
b.
Excerpts from the music score have been used in dozens of movie trailers and even for a special projection at the 1997 Oscars. The main theme was also used as interstitial/credits music during the U.S. telecast of the 2004 Olympics.
c.
The morning radio chatter heard in Beatrices bedroom was provided by the films editor.
d.
In the "Aint There Anyone Here for Love?" sequence,
Jane Russell
s fall into the pool was an accident. When
Howard Hawks
saw the dailies, he kept it in the film.
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