QuizAssess
Home
Popular Quiz Categories
Home
Hollywood Movies Famous Trivia Quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Interrupted Melody (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Interrupted Melody (1955) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Interrupted Melody (1955).
About the movie:
The film chronicles Australian-born opera star Marjorie Lawrence's success, her battle with polio, and her eventual career comeback.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Interrupted Melody (1955)?
a.
Jude Law
previously appeared in the Granada TV series
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
with
Jeremy Brett
. He appeared in the episode, "Shoscombe Old Place."
b.
When
Penn Jillette
and
Teller
are abducted by the Filipinos on the beach, Penn says, "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone." This line is one of the phrases in
George Carlin
s list of "Things You Never Hear".
c.
With a budget of around (US) $20 million, this movie was considered at the time it was made to be one of the most expensive musicals ever made.
d.
Greer Garson
was originally set to play the lead role of Marjorie Lawrence, but the film was postponed for about one year. Garson wanted the part very badly and researched the role extensively. One month after she left MGM (the studio filming the movie),
Eleanor Parker
was cast.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Interrupted Melody (1955)?
a.
Incorporates footage from
Planet of Dinosaurs
.
b.
The vehicle in which Ellie Arroway travels through the wormhole system is a sphere surrounded by a dodecahedron, the fourth Platonic solid. This beautiful figure with twelve pentagonal faces was considered by some Greek philosophers to represent the structure of the Universe. It was favored by
Carl Sagan
, and appears many times in his TV science series
Cosmos
.
c.
Ken Wahl
s film debut.
d.
Glenn Ford
was suffering a lull in his career when offered the part of Dr. King. Even so he made it a condition that he receive top billing, which rightfully belonged to the movies star
Eleanor Parker
, or he wouldnt do the part. Ms. Parker says she always cared more about the projects than the billing, but this is one time she regrets giving in because she very much wanted the credit as star of the picture. She also says that Mr. Ford shamelessly tried to upstage her at every chance by walking away from her, and the camera, forcing her to turn her back to the camera to interact with him.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Interrupted Melody (1955)?
a.
In 1986, Azarias jacket was found in an area filled with dingo lairs. The case was reopened, and in 1988 the Criminal Appeals Court overturned all convictions against the parents. Two years later, the parents received compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
b.
The world premiere was held on Navy Day, 27 October 1942 at the Treasure Island Naval Base in San Francisco, California, USA.
c.
Lou Redwood threatens Cornelius Blanks with a Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver, with a 4-inch barrel. It was commonly issued to police officers in the 1970s, and is still carried by some. Like most .357 revolvers, it can fire .357 or .38 and .38+P rounds.
d.
The vocal student of Mme Gilly who cant seem to hit the right note, which Marjorie Lawrence can, is
Eileen Farrell
, who dubbed
Eleanor Parker
s singing voice in the movies arias.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Interrupted Melody (1955)?
a.
Eleanor Parker
can read music and has perfect pitch as a singer. She decided to study the scores of the opera songs used in this film on her own. She rented a cabin in Arrowhead California and played the records while singing along until she had the breathing and phrasing memorized. Then when filming the scenes, instead of lip-synching to the tracks recorded by Eileen Farrell for the movie, Ms. Parker sang full voice (but an octave lower). She is proud of the fact that they never had to do a re-take in order to "match" the tapes - she nailed it on the first take every time.
b.
Lloyd Ingraham
is in studio records/casting call lists playing the role of "Dan Matthews," but that role was played by
Frank Ball
. Ingraham was not seen in the movie. Buffalo Bill Jr. (
Jay Wilsey
) is listed playing the role of "Chief Black Eagle," but he played "Blackie Martin" instead. The actor playing "Chief Black Eagle" has not been identified.
Yakima Canutt
is listed in the cast, but he was a stunt performer and not seen in the movie.
c.
Jean van de Velde
declined the offer to direct this film.
d.
Edith Ellis Furness
s play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 3 December 1908 and closed on 27 February 1909 after 120 performances.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Interrupted Melody (1955)?
a.
The characters in the film, Gregorio, Carmen and Juni are named after family members of Robert Rodriguez.
b.
The character of Neely OHara was partially based on
Judy Garland
s own history (with pills, alcohol, and failed marriages). It was Garlands real-life pill addiction that contributed to her leaving this film.
c.
Sandy Descher
played the character "Suzie," but her scenes were deleted from the released print.
d.
Production was halted when
Bruce Lee
cut his hand badly when
Robert Wall
mistimed thrusting the bottles (they didnt use sugar glass).
Year: 1955 related famous movies quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : All That Heaven Allows (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : High Society (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Seven Year Itch (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Mister Roberts (1955) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Dementia (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Captain Lightfoot (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Adventures of Captain Africa, Mighty Jungle Avenger! (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Eternal Sea (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Tender Trap (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Kentuckian (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Two-Gun Lady (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Illegal (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Spy Chasers (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Beast with a Million Eyes (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : East of Eden (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Seven Cities of Gold (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Rose Tattoo (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Run for Cover (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Guys and Dolls (1955) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Shrike (1955) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Soldier of Fortune (1955) Quiz
Related genere famous movies quizzes
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Runaways (2010) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Idolmaker (1980) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Glenn Miller Story (1954) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : I'm Not There. (2007) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Control (2007) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Doors (1991) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : What We Do Is Secret (2007) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Amadeus (1984) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : La Bamba (1987) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Sweet Dreams (1985) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Walk the Line (2005) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Runaways (2010) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : This Is Elvis (1981) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Ray (2004) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Ray (2004) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Amadeus (1984) - Part (6) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Walk the Line (2005) - Part (6) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Song Without End (1960) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Doors (1991) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Doors (1991) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : De-Lovely (2004) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Quiz