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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : History of the World: Part I (1981) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : History of the World: Part I (1981) - Part (2) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981).
About the movie:
From the dawn of man to the distant future, mankind's evolution (or lack thereof) is traced. Often ridiculous but never serious...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
A lot of the Dudes clothes in the movie were
Jeff Bridges
s own clothes.
b.
During the scene where Ash had the chainsaw in the shed, about to cut up his girlfriend, he actually had to use a real chainsaw, holding it up to the actress chest. You can see on the close-up of Lindas neck (looking at the necklace) that her pulse is racing.
c.
This movies first two segments are The Dawn of Man and The Stone Age. This picture was released around the same time as the serious prehistoric drama
La guerre du feu
(Quest for Fire (1981)) as well as the prehistoric comedy
Caveman
. These three movies were all first-released in 1981.
d.
With the exception of the first cell phone scene, bar scene, and a few pick-up shots, the film was completely filmed in Crisfield, Maryland.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 27, 1937 with
Brian Aherne
and
Donald Crisp
reprising their film roles.
b.
Sydney Pollack
had originally wanted
Dabney Coleman
to play
Dustin Hoffman
s agent. During a conversation that Hoffman had with Pollack, Hoffman wanted to know what forced his character to wear a dress and pretend to be a woman. Pollacks response was that, if he didnt, he would never work again. Hoffman replied that he wouldnt put on a dress if Coleman told him he would never work again, because Coleman was a fellow actor, and he wouldnt believe him. Because Pollack was the director, Hoffman insisted, he would convince Hoffman to wear a dress. Pollack still refused to play the part, so Hoffman sent him red roses every day with the note, "Please be my agent. Love, Dorothy" until Pollack agreed to take the role.
c.
The movies title inspired
Cyndi Lauper
s song "Time After Time", when she browsed a copy of TVGuide for "imaginary song titles".
d.
The vestal virgins (who took the oath of chastity) in Caesers palace are all Playboy playmates.
Hugh M. Hefner
(Playboys patron) appears as the pipe-smoking entrepreneur talking about his invention, the centerfold.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
The character of Wolodarsky was named after director
Wes Anderson
s close friend
Wallace Wolodarsky
, probably best-known as a writer on
The Simpsons
.
b.
In real life, the website that Dr. Bedlam mentions (professorbedlam.com) links directly to the official Fox movies website.
c.
The scene of the Viking Funeral uses footage from
The Vikings
.
d.
When Lisa is at the Peace Ceremony with
Jong-il Kim
, Her hair sticks are in fact matches.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
The death of
Paris Hilton
s character was originally longer and featured more gore but it was cut for the theatrical release.
b.
One night during filming
John Candy
went to a bar with
Tarquin Gotch
and spent most of the night there meeting people. The next day
John Hughes
heard a caller on a radio talk show describe his evening with Candy. Hughes was upset with Candy and despite Candys assertion that Buck was supposed to appear disheveled, Hughes canceled his scenes for the day and told him to get himself together and get some sleep.
c.
At the beginning of the French Revolution segment, the sign we see outside of Mademoiselle De Farges hotel reads "Serving the Scum of Paris for 300 years". The French Revolution takes place in 1789 (according to the Piss Boy posing as King Louis, played by
Mel Brooks
). The previous segment depicting the Spanish Inquisition takes place in 1489 (according to
Orson Welles
introduction), which is exactly 300 years earlier.
d.
Godfrey Cambridge
was nominated for Broadways 1962 Tony Award for Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Purlie Victorious," a role he recreated in the film version titled
Gone Are the Days!
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
When the Court Spokesman is whispering "Remember thou art mortal", that actually happened. When a Roman general entered Rome after a successful campaign, he had a servant riding in his carriage with him, whispering that in his ear.
b.
While others have been mentioned through the years,
Joel Schumacher
was
Andrew Lloyd Webber
s choice for director since the movie project was conceived in the early 90s. He chose Schumacher after being impressed by the use of music in
The Lost Boys
.
c.
Samuel Fuller didnt recognize this picture because it was reedited by the producer. Fuller never wanted to talk about it.
d.
Katharine Hepburn was first choice for the aging Southern belle, but because of Spencer Tracys bad health she opted to continue to care for him, and she was replaced by Vivien Leigh.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
John Waters
, the cult director, featured Herschell Gordon Lewis in his book. In the interview he talked about the original "Blood Feast," and asked Lewis if he planned on making anymore movies. Lewis said he would like to, and when he eventually made "Blood Feast II," he included John Waters as a pedophile priest.
b.
John Myhers
final movie.
c.
The screenplay was adapted by author
David D. Osborn
from his own novel of the same name. The movie credits refer to a work called "The All-Americans" but in actuality the book was simply called "Open Season" (Dial Press, New York, 1974).
d.
Al Adamson plays one of the vampires in the opening segment.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
Actress
Jodie Foster
s directorial film debut. When this film was remade in Hindi
Taare Zameen Par
, coincidently turn out to be Bollywood actor
Aamir Khan
s directorial debut.
b.
Screenwriter
Noel Black
has said this movie is "somewhat autobiographical".
c.
Margaret Kerry
was Tinker Bells live-action reference model, and not - as persistent rumors have intimated -
Marilyn Monroe
. Kerry also provided the voice of the red-haired mermaid.
d.
Mel Brooks
plays five roles in this movie. Brooks plays Moses, Comicus, Torquemada, Jacques and King Louis XVI. This is the most parts Brooks has ever done in a theatrical movie.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
The tune used in the Jews in Space segment was later recycled into the Men in Tights number from
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
.
b.
The chariot race was shot without sound. This was added in post-production when the decision was also made to not have any music throughout the sequence.
c.
Principle photography on "Fingers" took only 19 days.
d.
According to actress
Ellen Page
, the iconic red hooded shirt used in the movie and on the posters was, in fact, orange. The color was changed in post-production.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
Donald OConnor
s fourth of six "Francis" movies.
b.
During the Ramones concert sequence at The Roxy near the end of the film,
Darby Crash
, late singer of seminal Los Angeles punk band the Germs, can be seen in the front row.
c.
Ira Levin was reluctant to sell the rights to his book. He had only been pleased with the movie adaptation of
Rosemarys Baby
out of all the attempts to film his novels. When producer
Robert Evans
, who had produced Rosemarys Baby, got wind of this, he sent Levin a copy of
Roman Polanski
s autobiography, with all the mentions of Evans salvaging the film highlighted. The ploy worked and Levin sold the rights to Evans for $250,000.
d.
John Hurt
did this movie because he had just gotten through doing two seriously dramatic films, and said that he wanted to have some fun and do a comedy. Hurt previously started in the title role in the
Mel Brooks
produced
The Elephant Man
. That movie later became the subject of a comedy itself with "The Elephant Man" musical segments in
The Tall Guy
.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: History of the World: Part I (1981)?
a.
The episodes were: (1) The Oath; (2) Loaded Dice; (3) The Unscaled Peak; (4) The Signaling Cipher; (5) The Plunge of Destruction; (6) The Lure of Hate; (7) The Wolf Trap; (8) The Mountain Devastation; (9) Buried Alive; (10) The Leap for Life; (11) The Cavern of Terror; (12) The Desperate Chance; (13) Sands of Doom; (14) The Hand of Fate; and (15) The Reckoning.
b.
The luxurious homes in the movie that the main characters lived in were actually fully furnished show homes in north Dallas.
c.
At the beginning of the French Revolution segment, the street sign reads "Rue De Merde", which is French for "Shit Street".
d.
Chapter Titles: 1.Bitter Bondage. 2.Lights Out. 3.The Submarine Gardens. 4.The Lone Rider. 5.Blown to Atoms. 6.Single Handed. 7.Fire and Water. 8.Pirate Loot. 9.The Phantom House. 10.The Raid. 11.Bare Handed. 12.The Death Ride. 13.Brother Against Brother. 14.The Man Hunt. 15.The 13th Card.
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