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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Oscar (1991) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Oscar (1991) Quiz
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About the movie:
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
The criminal chase scene at the beginning of the movie was filmed at Loyola Marymount Universitys (Los Angeles, California) physical plant. The gun used was a real 6" Smith & Wesson .357 caliber Model 686. The gunshots were added in post-production because the blanks (wax capped .357 rounds) were not loud enough.
b.
One night, after filming wrapped, a fire destroyed destroyed several sets, many of the actors trailers (among them
Tim Curry
s), all of the costumes, and 21 valuable vintage cars. Production was halted for two weeks while they were remaking all of the costumes. A Universal security guard hired to guard the cars later admitted to setting the fire.
c.
Jonathan Hensleigh
actually knew someone who parked illegally for two years in Manhattan by using the same bogus fire hydrant ploy Frank Castle uses to keep Livias parking space open during his schemes.
d.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 28, 1942 with
Olivia de Havilland
and
Jack Carson
reprising their film roles.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
This was the first feature to be shot at the MGM-Disney Studios in Orlando, Florida.
b.
This film won a "Best Feature Film" award at the 2006 World Horror Convention.
c.
While Tristan is being very serious at the podium, the puppet videos playing behind him are actually in his own voice. They are characters from the TV show "Live Hot Puppet Chat", on which Tristan was writer and puppeteer.
d.
Emile Hirsch
was a big fan of the
Mahha GoGoGo
show, and used to watch it on Cartoon Network.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
Peter Fonda
got the idea for this movie after seeing a picture of himself and
Bruce Dern
on their motorcycles. He got
Dennis Hopper
(who was planning to get out of the acting business and become a teacher at the time) involved when he promised him he could direct the film.
b.
Final US studio film of
Yvonne De Carlo
.
c.
Concerned about the publics reaction, the disturbing subplot about Father Barretts incestuous designs on his daughter was toned down by the studio. However,
Charles Laughton
famously remarked that they couldnt censor the "gleam" in his eye.
d.
Studio chief
Dore Schary
and producer
Nicholas Nayfack
were unsure about releasing the film with a solely electronic score by
Louis Barron
and
Bebe Barron
. A rough cut of the film was previewed with the electronic score. The audience reaction to the film overall was so favorable that Dore Schary ordered the rough cut to be released with the electronic score and no further editing.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
Geena Davis
and then-husband director
Renny Harlin
checked how long she could hold her breath in their bathtub to prepare for the "water torture" scene.
b.
Zack Snyder
was approached to direct the film, but he turned down the offer due to his commitment on
Watchmen
. He would later accept the offer to direct the reboot of Superman.
c.
Victor Mature
was approached for the role of
Sylvester Stallone
s father which eventually went to
Kirk Douglas
instead.
d.
Rock Hudson
was once considered for the role of Charles Palantine, but was not able to due to his commitment to the TV series,
McMillan & Wife
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
The title is derived from a
Bob Dylan
song of the same name. In his autobiography, "Chronicles: Volume One", Dylan recalls seeing the film and gives it a positive review.
b.
The "Plimoth Plantation" title at the beginning of the film is not a typo, but is actually the original spelling of the modern day "Plymouth Plantation".
c.
The name of the horse on which one of Snaps henchmen places a bet is High Hat - the name of the horse ridden by
Harpo Marx
in
A Day at the Races
.
d.
Upon arriving at St. Francis, Mary uses the alias "Kim Novak".
Rosalind Russell
, who plays Mother Superior, starred with
Kim Novak
in
Picnic
.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
Contains several references to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Jeffrey Beaumont is warned not to go to Lincoln Street, where Deep River Apartments are located. Frank Booths name evokes John Wilkes Booth, Lincolns assassin. Don Valens is shot through the head much the same way Lincoln was. References to Lincolns assassination appear in
Mulholland Dr.
, as well - the blue haired lady sits in the balcony in the same position as Lincoln did in the Ford Theater.
b.
Long John Silver claimed to have served with Hawke. Hawke was a naval officer best remembered for his victory over the French fleet at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759.
c.
The club where Anthony tells Angelo Provolone he met his daughter is called Club 33, which is a real private club hidden in Disneyland.
d.
During the line "If youll follow your Auntie Mame" in the "Open A New Window" montage, you can see the grandfather clock in the background with the door open. It was being used as a secret mini-bar for the gag where Mame teaches Patrick how to make a martini, but this bit was deleted from the general release. Furthermore, she is setting aside a silver serving tray as she begins the line, and you can see this as well, though the drink itself is not evident. Another bit cut from the same song is a portion of the tango in which Mame and the ladies all lean back dramatically, supported by the gentlemen dancers, but most of that can actually be viewed in the films trailer.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
The Marx Brothers had been out of favor at MGM since the sudden 1936 death of their producer and benefactor
Irving Thalberg
during the production of
A Day at the Races
. So in the middle of the production of
At the Circus
, longtime Thalberg rival
Louis B. Mayer
removed songwriters
Harold Arlen
and
E.Y. Harburg
from the Marx Brothers film and reassigned them to the prestige MGM production
The Wizard of Oz
.
b.
The movies poster was as #1 of "The 25 Best Movie Posters Ever" by Premiere.
c.
The idea for the story was inspired when a woman who auditioned for
Carter Stevens
told him her special talent was roller skating. Screenwriter
Wesson Smith
came up with the tagline after he overheard what the lady said and then quickly wrote a script to match said tagline.
d.
This film is based on the 1958 French play "Oscar" by
Claude Magnier
.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Oscar (1991)?
a.
Albertina Rasch
is credited onscreen for "dance ensembles," but Variety noted in its review that there were no dance ensembles, just dancing of the two leads.
b.
Filmed in 18 days.
c.
Billy Hitchcock is also mentioned when Officer Burke mentions he was called out to scrape him up.
d.
At the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1991 which went to
Kirk Douglas
,
Sylvester Stallone
in his tribute to Douglas recalled the filming of the scene where he hits Stallone in the face. After a swing and miss, Stallone jokingly told Douglas to slap him hard. "Let me have your best", whereupon Douglas proceeded to beat Stallone silly. Stallone said "I learned the hard way: never spar with Spartacus".
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