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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Green Dolphin Street (1947) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Green Dolphin Street (1947) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Green Dolphin Street (1947)

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1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		When Stony opens the door and gets stabbed and his blood sprays in Kinsas face, she screams. According to the audio commentary, the effects guys werent supposed to spray the blood into her face. She was screaming not because she just saw her boyfriend die, but because the fake blood was burning her eyes
b.		This film was presented in the Cinerama format overseas. This would be the last filmed shown in Cinerama.
c.		$500,000 was spent on the earthquake scene alone.
d.		In the movie, the fictional Texas State University plays a football game against Southwest Texas State University, a real university located in San Marcos, TX. In 2003, Southwest Texas State University changed its name to Texas State University at San Marcos.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		The song "King of New York" was written as an afterthought by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and became their favorite song in the movie.
b.		Demi Moore was called back to re-shoot some scenes, and had to wear a wig since she had already shaved her head for G.I. Jane.
c.		Gregory Peck and Laraine Day were slated to appear in the starring roles.
d.		This is the second Mel Brooks film in which Harvey Kormans character has to correct someone on the pronunciation of his name. The first one was Blazing Saddles.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		The films main music theme by Bronislau Kaper was published as a song, "Green Dolphin Street" (also known as "On Green Dolphin Street") with lyrics by Ned Washington. It was soon adopted by jazz musicians, with recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Bill Evans and others.
b.		Cate Blanchett and Hilary Swank were the 2004 Oscar winners for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress, respectively.
c.		The original award-winning play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 27 November 1935 and had 669 performances. The opening cast included Jerome Cowan and Allyn Joslyn as Benson and Law, and Everett Sloane as Rosetti. There were 2 revivals, in 1943 and 1976.
d.		"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on May 13, 1946 with Fred MacMurray and Marguerite Chapman reprising their film roles.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		Lana Turner let her hair go back to its natural color, brown, for this role.
b.		The role of Hilary Faye was originally given to Anne Hathaway, but funding fell through and Hathaway was due to start Ella Enchanted. This led to Hathaway being replaced by Mandy Moore.
c.		Josh Lucas was offered the role of Detective Tom Lone, but turned it down.
d.		As this movie features Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and Shirley MacLaine, this movie is arguably the final ever "Rat Pack" movie (i.e. of the 1960s Rat Pack stars, note Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford are not in this film). For this movie, it was the final cinema theatrical movie for both Martin and Sinatra.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		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 MCA ever since.
b.		John Osborne only has two lines.
c.		In a January 1986 Hollywood Reporter article, Donna Reed, initially did not want to play the role of "Marguerite" because she thought that Lana Turner was prettier and that audiences would not believe that "William" would chose her over Lana.
d.		This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		The title in Portuguese ("O que é isso, companheiro?") means "Whats up, comrade?" "Companheiro" is a treatment used between members of the left wing. Brazils president Lula uses to call "companheiro" to a minister or even to a friend.
b.		Originally, Dr. Ian Malcolms team included a fifth member, a paleontologist named Dr. Juttson. He was obviously inspired by the character Richard Levine from the novel. Dr. Juttson was dropped due to an already overcrowded cast, and most of his lines were given to Dr. Sarah Harding.
c.		June Allyson was initially thought out for the role that was eventually played by Donna Reed.
d.		After being nominated for an Oscar for Running on Empty, MTV asked River Phoenix what he wanted to do next. He responded by pulling out a beat up paperback of "The Basketball Diaries" and stated "I wanted to play Jim Carroll." Later, the Los Angeles Times declared, "River Phoenix may have wanted it too much." Leonardo DiCaprio was a fan of Phoenixs.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		Clint Eastwood did all of his own stunts, including the scene where he cuts his safety line over a drop of at least one thousand feet. The only stunt he did not perform was a 2500-foot drop, for which a dummy was used.
b.		Lorne Greene was only 7 years, 10 months and 12 days older than Ava Gardner, who played his daughter.
c.		Thomas Wilson Brown and Chris Claridge were roommates at a house in Van Nuys, California, coined "The Flophouse", which inspired this film. During that time, Christopher Claridge became friends with actor Bernie Coulson who was living in a similar roommate situation with the then up and coming Brad Pitt.
d.		Lana Turner and Van Heflin reprised their roles in a Lux Radio Theatre broadcast on September 19, 1949.

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 19, 1949 with Lana Turner and Van Heflin reprising their film roles.
b.		Tim Kirkman: as "Paul" in the photo of Paul and George.
c.		Fox Searchlight bought the North American rights to the film at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival for a reported $4 million.
d.		Chapter titles: 1) Outlaws of Sherwood Forest, 2) Perils of the Forest, 3) Blazing Barrier, 4) The Siege of Bullard Hall, 5) A Dagger in the Dark, 6) A Fight for Freedom, 7) Trial by Torture, 8) Mark Crowells Treachery, 9) Crushed to Earth, 10) A Throne at Stake, 11) Double Danger, 12) The Secret of the Treasure, 13) Into the Depths, 14) The Lost Heritage, 15) Free Men Triumph.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Green Dolphin Street (1947)?
a.		Charlton Heston was originally considered for the role of Sgt. J.J. Sefton, but when the script was altered to make the character less heroic, he was dropped in favor of someone more suitable for the role. Kirk Douglas stated he was next in line and declined the part, making William Holden the third choice.
b.		Kodiak, the dog playing Diogee, was the only cast member to film on location outside of California.
c.		According to MGM production files, Katharine Hepburn was considered for a starring role.
d.		The footage of Hedwig on The Rosie ODonnell Show was shot when "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" was just an off-Broadway musical as a promotion for the show. When Rosie ODonnell holds up the Hedwig CD, it is a copy of the original Broadway cast recording.

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