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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Guys and Dolls (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Guys and Dolls (1955) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955).
About the movie:
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
Uma Thurman
s character is named Irene Cassini. Cassini is the surname of the 17th century Italian astronomer, Giovanni Domenico Cassini, who discovered the prominent gap in Saturns main rings, as well as the icy moons, Iapetus, Dione, Rhea, and Tethys. The space mission in Gattaca is destined for Saturn. In 1997, NASA launched the Cassini space probe bound for Saturn. It carried the Huygens space probe, which was dropped into Titan in early 2005, and discovered ground under the clouds.
b.
Connors "parents" in the movie were actually played by Schmoellers parents.
c.
The decision to cast
Marlon Brando
was hotly contested, largely by
Frank Sinatra
, who wanted the part of Sky Masterson himself. Later in his career, he made Skys big number "Luck Be A Lady" part of his stage act.
d.
It was suggested that one of the reasons why the film failed to win any Oscars was due to Director
Edward Dmytryk
and Producer
Adrian Scott
s refusal to testify before the House Unamerican Activities Committee.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
"Pocahontas" was put into production at the same time as
The Lion King
. Much of the animating talent at the studio opted to work on "Pocahontas" as they saw it as more of a prestige production than the latter film.
b.
The Broadway production of "Born Yesterday" opened at the Lyceum Theater on February 4, 1946 and ran for 1642 performances.
Judy Holliday
reprises her role in the movie.
c.
The Civilian Volunteer Reserves dossier on The Three Mesquiteers reads: "Lullaby Joslin / Stony Burke / Tucson Smith Alias: The Three Mesquiteers Address: Three M Ranch, Mesquite County Qualifications: Top Hands - Expert Gunmen - Closed Mouthed - Dependable - Absolutely Honest"
d.
The songs "A Woman in Love", "Pet Me Poppa" and "Adelaide" were written for the screen version and were not in the original Broadway show. On Broadway, Nathan Detroit (
Frank Sinatra
) doesnt sing in the title song. That was added for the film to increase Sinatras singing part.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
A print of this film survives in the Library of Congress.
b.
When Sgt. Chips is delivering mail at the beginning of the film, one of the mailboxes he delivers to is labeled "2nd Lt. A. MacKenzie".
Æneas MacKenzie
was one of the films writers.
c.
When Mr Webber first goes back up after 35 years he meets a transvestite prostitute who says to him "Like the song says, a country boy can survive". The song he was referring to was "A Country Boy Can Survive" by
Hank Williams Jr.
.
d.
The character of Sky Masterson is rumored to be based upon New York sportswriter - and former frontier marshal -
William Barclay Bat Masterson
. In another rumor, according to David Blaines book "Mysterious Stranger", Sky Masterson was one of the few men to successfully con gangster
Al Capone
.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
The cake shop Teds character works in is the same meat shop seen in So I Married An Axe Murderer.
b.
Although Gloria and Bogie were 24 years apart in age, they both died at the age of 57.
c.
Euan Blair
, son of former Prime Minister
Tony Blair
, worked as a runner for the films production company. The role drew criticism after actor
Stephen Fry
suggested that political connections affected obtaining permission to film in government buildings. The producers strenuously denied the allegations. Conservative MP David Davies told the Sunday Times, "It smacks of sheer hypocrisy that Blairs government is willing to arrest a woman for simply making a protest in Whitehall but is happy to open the doors when Blairs son turns up in a film which is about parliament being blown up."
d.
Gene Kelly
was sought for the role of Sky Masterson, but MGM refused to loan Kelly to Goldwyn.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
Sky Mastersons real name is Obadiah.
b.
The Smoked! mansion has been featured in architectural magazines and commercials for companies such as Volkswagen.
c.
Just after Robertson is chased from the antique shop, a poster for the Bond film
You Only Live Twice
can be glimpsed for the briefest of moments on an exterior wall.
d.
Thornhill appears on the left side of the screen for almost the entire movie.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
Sergeant Tyrees horse is named "Laddie".
b.
Several of the songs from the Broadway show that were cut from the film were featured in the movie as background music. Among them are "A Bushel and a Peck", "My Time of Day" and "Ive Never Been In Love Before".
c.
Castles sidearm for the climactic firefight is a modified 1911-style .45 equipped with a compensator, extended safeties and slide stop, beveled magazine well, and adjustable sights.
d.
The people working in Starbucks were actual Starbucks employees.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
The fortieth of sixty-six Hopalong Cassidy movies.
b.
Controversial in depiction of its subject matter, this movie obviously had its detractors regarding this and its content. However, Director
Martin Scorsese
, director of
Taxi Driver
and
Mean Streets
, came out and defended this movie. Apparently,
Dawn Steel
and Scorsese were at a Paramount dinner function when a disagreement allegedly broke out between them. Scorsese apparently said that the Academy didnt have the guts to nominate the best movie of the year. That picture was this film. About twenty-four years later, Scorsese won a Best Director Oscar for the crime drama
The Departed
.
c.
Based on the play with the same name, which premiered January 8, 1913 at Belascos Republic Theatre. Produced by David Belasco, the play also starred Mary Pickford.
d.
After a tryout in Philadelphia, the play opened on Broadway on 24 November 1950 and closed on 28 November 1953 after 1200 performances. The play won a Tony for best musical and another for best choreography for
Michael Kidd
, who staged the dances and musical numbers in this movie. Original cast members included
Robert Alda
(father of
Alan Alda
) as Sky Masterson,
Isabel Bigley
as Sarah Brown, and
Sam Levene
as Nathan Detroit.
Vivian Blaine
as Adelaide,
Stubby Kaye
as Nicely-Nicely Johnson,
B.S. Pully
as Big Jule and
Johnny Silver
as Benny Southstreet all appeared in their original Broadway roles for the movie.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
This was the only
Samuel Goldwyn
production to be released through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
b.
Luca Bercovici was originally considered to direct.
c.
The opening credits feature a montage of original paintings that depict various scenes of cowboy life in the Old West. The artist was
Olaf Wieghorst
, who appears in the film as the Gunsmith, Swede Larsen.
d.
The ship shown as the USS Kornblatt was actually the USS Vammen (DE644). De-commissioned August 1st 1962. Sank February 18th. 1971, after being used as a training target for a Condor missile.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
By the time this movie was got released in some territories, it was two years after it had been filmed.
b.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.
c.
The blonde girl in the number 46 track jersey was cut out of the film as much as possible since she was fired due to refusal to fulfill the nudity requirements.
Linnea Quigley
was hired to replace her.
d.
Marilyn Monroe
wanted to play Adelaide, but director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
didnt want to work with her again (she appeared briefly in
All About Eve
) and supposedly pretended he never got her phone messages.
Betty Grable
was in talks to play Adelaide but when she canceled on the director to be with her sick dog, she was dropped.
Judy Holliday
was also briefly considered for the role.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Guys and Dolls (1955)?
a.
Zambias first full-length dramatic narrative feature film, directed by a Zambian and featuring and all-Zambian cast. The film is based on the award-winning stage play by Zambian Samuel Kasankha.
b.
Salma Hayek
was cast as Cicero, but dropped out a week before filming began due to a scheduling conflict.
c.
Skip Woods
rewrote David Benioffs script after
Gavin Hood
was hired.
d.
The audio for each of
Marlon Brando
s musical numbers is constructed from multiple takes.
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