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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Munster, Go Home! (1966) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Munster, Go Home! (1966) Quiz
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About the movie:
Herman discovers he's the new lord of Munster Hall in England. The family sails to Britain, where they receive a tepid welcome from Lady Effigy and Freddie Munster...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Munster, Go Home! (1966)?
a.
This marks the third film that
William Goldman
has adapted from a
Stephen King
novel. The others were
Hearts in Atlantis
and
Misery
.
b.
Mac Hyman
based his all-time best-selling novel on his experiences growing up in Cordele, GA, and as a navigator in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
c.
This theatrical film was not a great success at the box office, prompting Paramount, which had been contemplating a theatrical version of
Get Smart
, to cancel that and instead spread it out over 3 episodes of the TV series called "A Man Called Smart", Parts 1, 2, and 3.
d.
When Emily, the character played by
Gale Sondergaard
, meets the new occupants of the house, one of the women asks her "Didnt I see you in Rebecca?". Sondergaards character is made to look like
Judith Anderson
s character in the
Alfred Hitchcock
thriller
Rebecca
, and Sondergaard herself bears a striking physical resemblance to Anderson.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Munster, Go Home! (1966)?
a.
The exteriors were shot in Arizona and the interiors were shot in California.
b.
Released in the US in mid-summer 1966, this film was frequently double-billed with the similarly-themed
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
.
c.
Last cinema feature of
Murray Matheson
.
d.
The sequence where Magneto rips the end of the Golden Gate Bridge and moves it towards Alcatraz was based on "New X-Men" #147, where he did the same with the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Munster, Go Home! (1966)?
a.
The full scale replica of the Ark of the Covenant used in the film was constructed of oiled acacia wood. This prop would be purchased many years later at a 20th Century Fox studio auction by
Susan Hayward
.
b.
George Lucas
: [1138] The LED lights on the back of the clone trooper helmets display a serial number. Although illegible, they all read "THX 1138".
c.
The opening voice over by
Sean Connery
has an echo effect because it was recorded in a bathroom. It was played for the producers over the phone, and they approved of it because they could not discern the quality of the recording that way.
d.
Debbie Watson
makes her first and only appearance as Marilyn Munster, and the Munsters appear in color for the first time.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Munster, Go Home! (1966)?
a.
Note the attention to detail: most of the cars have wooden bumpers, as they did just after the war as car manufacturers handed over the chrome that was supposed to be used on bumpers for the war effort.
b.
Before
Samuel Goldwyn
outbid Paramount for production rights, the studio was hoping to assemble this dream cast:
Clark Gable
as Sky Masterson,
Bob Hope
as Nathan Detroit,
Jane Russell
as Sergeant Sarah Brown and
Betty Grable
as Miss Adelaide.
c.
John Carradine
plays a character named Cruikshank. Carradine also appeared on
The Munsters
TV series playing a completely different character named Mr. Gateman.
d.
The look of the film was inspired by the work of
Tyrus Wong
, a Chinese animator whose sketches used softened backgrounds. This meant that the focus was squarely on the beautifully drawn animals.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Munster, Go Home! (1966)?
a.
The film is based on speculation about the real-life murder of gold prospector and philanthropist Sir Harry Oakes, found decapitated in his mansion in the Bahamas in 1943. The case is still unsolved, with theories ranging from his son-in-law, his business partner, and organized crime figures interested in building casinos on Oakes private island.
b.
The Munsters
series director
Gene Reynolds
was the original choice to helm this movie, but found it difficult to work with the director of photography and was fired after just a couple of days for not working fast enough (the film had to be shot in 18 to 25 days).
c.
After the movie was released, the first known purple frog was discovered in western India. (see memorable quotes)
d.
The family names called out when the conscription notices are being handed out (with the exception of the Fa family) are actually family names of Rita Hsiaos childhood friends.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Munster, Go Home! (1966)?
a.
Jeffrey Hunter
was originally signed for the
George Maharis
role, but died shortly thereafter.
b.
Towards the end of the movie, Herman (
Fred Gwynne
) and Grandpa (
Al Lewis
) are shouting for help. Herman says, "Call Batman," then adds, "Car 54, where are you?"
Car 54, Where Are You?
was the title of a 1961 comedy series that featured both Gwynne and Lewis.
c.
A sizable number of scenes were shot in director
Gorman Bechard
s apartment.
d.
While trying to comfort Dumbo, Timothy says, "Lots of people with big ears are famous!" According to animation historian John Canemaker on the 2001 DVD release commentary, the line was recognized by audiences of 1941 as a reference to Clark Gable. The line was also featured in the original theatrical trailer.
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