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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) Quiz
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About the movie:
Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith (Eddie Bracken) delays the return to his hometown...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)?
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 Universal ever since.
b.
Vincent Schiavelli
played the subway ghost in the scenes with
Patrick Swayze
s character. Both men subsequently died of cancer at the age of 57.
c.
The Smiths
Louder Than Bombs,
The Jesus & Mary Chain
s Psychocandy and
Public Image Ltd.
s Album can been seen in Toms childhood room.
d.
Pierce Patchetts business is based on the long-time rumor that there really was a house of prostitution in Hollywood that supplied ladies meticulously dressed and made up to resemble famous movie stars. In his memoir "Hollywood: Stars and Starlets, Tycoons and Flesh-Peddlers, Moviemakers and Moneymakers, Frauds and Geniuses, Hopefuls and Has-Beens, Great Lovers and Sex Symbols", screenwriter
Garson Kanin
describes a visit to a place called Maes where the madam dressed as
Mae West
and presided over a cast of replicas of
Barbara Stanwyck
,
Joan Crawford
,
Carole Lombard
,
Marlene Dietrich
and
Ginger Rogers
, among others.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)?
a.
As the marines are leaving the Oakridge station, a billboard behind them is advertising
The Miracle of Morgans Creek
, another film by
Preston Sturges
.
b.
The red gown with brocade bodice and capped sleeves
Sophie Thompson
(Mary Musgrove) wears to dinner at Uppercross is the same gown
Sylvestra Le Touzel
(Mrs. Allen) wears in Bath in
Northanger Abbey
.
c.
The final cinema film of
Barry Sullivan
.
d.
Marilyn Monroe
required 47 takes to get "Its me, Sugar" correct, instead saying either "Sugar, its me" or "Its Sugar, me". After take 30,
Billy Wilder
had the line written on a blackboard. Another scene required Monroe to rummage through some drawers and say "Wheres the bourbon?" After 40 takes of her saying "Wheres the whiskey?", Wheres the bottle?", or "Wheres the bonbon?", Wilder pasted the correct line in one of the drawers. After Monroe became confused about which drawer contained the line, Wilder had it pasted in every drawer. Fifty-nine takes were required for this scene and when she finally does say it, she has her back to the camera, leading some to wonder if Wilder finally gave up and had it dubbed.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)?
a.
Mare Island was a naval base from 1853 to 1996 primarily focused on naval ship construction. The first prototype aircraft carrier was built there as well as the first nuclear powered submarine built on the west coast.
b.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 5, 1945 with
Eddie Bracken
reprising his film role.
c.
With exception of the character Whoa,
Steve Oedekerk
did all of the other characters dubbed voices.
d.
Justin Kady wrote Johnny Vain and Tommy Land for Damjon Marcus and Alex Dushaj.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)?
a.
Al Bridge is listed in the credits as the "Political Boss", but he is referred to by first name as "Jake". Jake sends out an enquiry by telegram to the San Diego Marine Base and receives a telegram reply that is addressed to "JACOB F BRIDGE".
b.
Cans and reels were shipped to cinemas under the code name "The Doctor".
c.
The opening title exactly duplicates the original
Howard Hawks
film. To create the effect of the title, an animation cell with "The Thing" written on it was placed behind a fish tank filled with smoke that was covered with a plastic garbage bag. The garbage bag was ignited, creating the effect of the title burning onto the screen.
d.
The handwriting on the ominous death-threat letters and postcards received by Griffin Mill actually belongs to
Robert Altman
, who took great pleasure in writing the notes himself.
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