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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) - 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: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953).
About the movie:
Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
a.
This features more Elvis songs than any of
Elvis Presley
s own individual films.
b.
During the opening credits, Big Harold (
Forest Whitaker
) falls and rolls down a hill. Whitaker claims it was a real, unintentional fall.
c.
Jim Davis
first film.
d.
Hollywood legend has it that
Marilyn Monroe
, then rocketing to major stardom, was befriended during filming by
Betty Grable
, who offered Marilyn this encouragement: "Honey, Ive had mine. Go get yours."
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
a.
CHAPTER TITLES: 1. Fangs of Jealous; 2. Doomed; 3. Tricked by Fate; 4. Master and Man; 5. Terrors of the North; 6. Menace of Death; 7. Trapped by Fire; 8. Hurled into Space; 9. The Gold Rush; 10. Valley of Death; 11. A Race for Life; 12. The Path of Doom; 13. Martial Law; 14. Trail of Vengeance; 15. The Final Reckoning.
b.
A number of stars of classic television westerns play in the poker tournament:
Denver Pyle
from
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
,
William Smith
from
Laredo
, Doug McClure (I)and
James Drury
from
The Virginian
,
Henry Darrow
from
The High Chaparral
and
Robert Fuller
from
Wagon Train
and
Laramie
.
c.
While
Betty Grable
received top billing as the credits rolled -- a contractual promise made to her by Twentieth Century-Fox --
Marilyn Monroe
was promoted to first place in the trailer and poster art.
d.
First film of
Richard Gere
.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
a.
The ferries used for the ferry scene in which a boat of convicts and citizens are forced to detonate a bomb in the other boat, the ferries depicted are CGI models of the Molinary-class of Staten Island Ferry. The Staten Island Ferry, which is run by the New York Department of Transportation, offers a free 25-minute ride across New York harbor from St. George in Staten Island to South Ferry in Manhattan.
b.
Part of the original SHOCK THEATER package of 52 Universal titles released to television in 1957, followed a year later with SON OF SHOCK, which added 21 more features.
c.
Paul Michael Glaser
s character is called Kjeld Playwell - the word "Lego" is derived from the Danish "Leg" and "Godt" - which means play well.
d.
This films plot is similar to
The Greeks Had a Word for Them
, in which 15-year-old
Betty Grable
showed up briefly as a hatcheck girl, and also to
Moon Over Miami
, one of Miss Grables most popular Technicolor vehicles.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
a.
Jonathan Brandis
last filmed movie (though
Bad Girls from Valley High
was filmed in 2000 and released in 2005).
b.
Two of the domesticated buffalo used in the production were borrowed from singer
Neil Young
.
c.
On the plane, Pola is reading a book called "Murder By Strangulation" which is how
Marilyn Monroe
s character met her demise in
Niagara
.
d.
Despite the European locale, all of Presleys scenes were filmed in Hollywood.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
a.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on June 7, 1943 with
Charles Coburn
reprising his film role.
b.
Zoe Akins
s play, "The Greeks Had a Word for It," opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 25 September 1930 and closed in May 1931 after 253 performances. The opening night cast included
Verree Teasdale
,
Muriel Kirkland
and
Dorothy Hall
.
Dale Eunson
s and
Katherine Albert
s play, "Loco," opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 16 October 1946 and closed on 16 November 1946 after 37 performances. The opening night cast included
Jean Parker
as Loco. Parts of this play were added to beef up
Betty Grable
s part in the movie.
c.
The stained glass window scene was overseen by
John Lasseter
.
d.
According to costume designer
Kym Barrett
, Trinitys costume was made with cheap PVC because of much tighter budget. Similarly, Neos coat wasnt actually a very expensive fabric. It was a wool blend got for three dollars a yard.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
a.
The on-screen orchestra at the beginning plays music that was composed by
Alfred Newman
for the 1931 film
Street Scene
. The music was also used in 20th Century-Foxs
I Wake Up Screaming
, also with
Betty Grable
, and in
Gentlemans Agreement
.
b.
Delbert Mann was surprised that years later "Separate Tables" was chosen for a retrospective on British films. According to Mann the film was shot entirely on Stage 5 at Goldwyn Studios.
c.
An early test scene made by Disney back when the movie was expected to be done through traditional hand-drawn animation, featured Max writing his name on the wall of his room with a marker and chasing his dog down the stairs. The opening scene of the 2009 film is similar to this, as it features Max chasing and wrestling with his dog. Though ultimately, the scene is an homage to the second picture in the book featuring Max in his wolf suit, chasing his dog down the stairs with a fork in his hand. Disneys scene can now be found on YouTube.
d.
It took over two hours for
Simon Pegg
and
Nick Frost
to get home and to get to work on time. After a while they didnt see the point in it and just decided to sleep in their trailers.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)?
a.
Writer and humorist
Dorothy Parker
s famous quip that "men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses" was purposely bobbled by screenwriter (and producer)
Nunnally Johnson
for
Marilyn Monroe
s character Pola to assert to
David Wayne
(as Freddie) that "you know, men are seldom attentive to girls who wear glasses."
b.
Joe Pesci
was part of the cast before filming began. But, for reasons unknown, he left the project shortly before production started.
c.
Evans ancient robe has a concealed quick-escape zipper in the front.
d.
Lucille Ball
and
Desi Arnaz
first met on the set of this movie.
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