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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Birds (1963) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Birds (1963) - 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: The Birds (1963).
About the movie:
A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people there in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
Peter Cushing
replaced an actor who dropped out.
b.
In an interview on BBC in 2009
Quentin Tarantino
said he was proud the movie is often on top ten heist movies even though you never actually see the heist.
c.
The cast on Amber Bensons foot is real. Shortly before filming, a landscaping mishap at home caused several fractures.
d.
Daphne Du Maurier
s story "The Birds" was originally purchased for use on
Alfred Hitchcock
s television series,
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
b.
A picture of Bosko, Warner Bros. first cartoon star, can be seen hanging on the wall of the meeting hall, in the scene where Yosemite Sam confronts the aliens.
c.
A number of endings were being considered for this film. One that was considered would have showed the Golden Gate Bridge completely covered by birds.
d.
The first feature film shot on 16mm and blown up to 35mm, for the reason of showing it in cinemas.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
Clear Rivers (
Ali Larter
) was named after
Glen Morgan
and
James Wong
s assistant. The Rivers surname came from a family relation of one of the crew.
b.
After the death of
Lon Chaney
, one of the first actors considered for the title role was
Ian Keith
.
c.
An early incarnation of this screenplay was offered to
Paul McCartney
, whom the producers had learned was interested in playing a role in a dramatic motion picture. When McCartney passed on the film (he decided instead to star in his own screenplay,
Give My Regards to Broad Street
) the role of the kidnapped rock star was rewritten and
Diane Lane
was cast in the part, as Ellen Aim.
d.
This was not the first dramatization of
Daphne Du Maurier
s short story. It was previously adapted for radio at least twice, once starring
Herbert Marshall
, and again in 1954. Furthermore, it was adapted by writer
James P. Cavanagh
for a half-hour episode of the TV series
Danger
. Cavanaugh also wrote at least five episodes of
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
, including two directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
, and was the first writer to adapt
Robert Bloch
s novel of
Psycho
for Hitchcocks production. However, his script was jettisoned in favor of the
Joseph Stefano
adaptation.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
The crow that sits on
Alfred Hitchcock
s shoulder in all of the promo photos was not in the movie. It was purchased after the movie had wrapped. A studio staff member bought it when he spotted the tamed bird on the shoulder of a 12-year-old boy walking down the street. The boy was offered about $10 but was hesitant until he discovered why it was needed.
b.
Upon release in 1962 the film was a failure in the box office, but its subsequent airings on late night television helped to gain it a strong cult following. Today it is regarded as a landmark in psychological horror.
c.
Jon Carnoy
: as a man in the Bagelicious and later as a man outside of Bobbys Boy.
d.
The title characters name Gloria Swenson, is almost identical to that of actress
Gloria Swanson
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
The scenic elevator is actually one of two in the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco. This elevator was used in numerous movies including
Time After Time
.
b.
To save money, the interior scenes were shot with a multi-camera television setup, then transferred to 35mm film.
c.
In the film, it appears as if the schoolhouse is within the bay town limits. The frightened children are clearly shown running downhill toward the town and the water. In real life, the schoolhouse used for those shots is located five miles southeast and inland of Bodega Bay in the separate township of Bodega, California.
d.
This is the only film by Martin Scorsese to be released on a Friday the 13th, long considered to be an unlucky day for studios to release films.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
Owen Wilson
s real parents played his parents in the movie. His moms biggest problem was remembering not to call him Owen.
b.
The scene where Shelby (Gretta Hambrook) gives Jack (Matt Moore) an envelope with money inside is actually based on a true event. When writer/director/producer George A. Johnson was going through financially difficult times, he was approached by a young girl named Shelby, who had raised over $100, and gave it to Johnson so that his family "could have a good Christmas". The envelope used in this scene is the actual envelope that Shelby gave to Johnson, and if you look closely, you will notice that the envelope says "Johnson Family".
c.
The production design makes much use of the color green.
d.
Frank Bullitts car is a 1968 Ford Mustang 390 GT 2+2 Fastback.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
This was the first film to carry the Universal Pictures name after dropping the Universal-International name.
b.
Allen Swift dubbed a line into the movie for the TV premiere in which David Nivens character expressed remorse for having relations with his wife before their marriage.
c.
The cast features a former Commissioner Gordon (
Pat Hingle
) and a future Batman (
Christian Bale
).
d.
The events in the movie take place over a 4-5 day time span - Day 10909 to Day 10913 of the show - as shown by the ticker over the TV in the Truman Bar. Truman would have been 6-7 weeks from his 30th birthday. A "30th Anniversary" Truman Show commemorative plate can be seen hanging in the bar.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
The film was also issued in a silent version, where
Fred Niblo Jr.
was probably credited onscreen for "titles," but no details are known. He was not credited in the sound version.
b.
In May 2001, the son of "The Birds" novelist
Daphne Du Maurier
reported that he and his wife were being terrorized by seagulls nesting outside their cottage in Cornwall, England.
c.
The ironic part about the Fellowship mourning the loss of Gandalf was, at that point, none of the cast members had met
Ian McKellen
, let alone seen him dressed up as the wizard.
d.
After cutting his hand on the bottles (a miscue by Bob Wall) Bruce hit him in a subsequent scene with a "real" flying kick. Even though Wall knew this was coming, and tried to stonewall it, he was knocked into the man behind him so hard it broke both his arms.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
The movie features 370 effects shots. The final shot is a composite of 32 separately filmed elements.
b.
The thirteenth of forty-seven Charlie Chan movies.
c.
This film jointly holds the record (with
The Color Purple
) for the film with most Oscar nominations without a single win (11).
d.
In the two parts of this movie, Hermione impersonates both Mafalda Hopkirk; played by
Emma Thompson
s sister
Sophie Thompson
; and Bellatrix Lestrange; played by
Helena Bonham Carter
, who played Emmas sister in
Howards End
.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Birds (1963)?
a.
There was also a short film entitled "Reverie" (produced by Vincent Laforet around the same time) which was shot using a Canon line Digital SLR featuring motion picture capabilities.
b.
Originally, a scene took place between Melanie and Mitch after Lydia Brenner left for the Fawcett farm. This scene was shot but ultimately cut from the film. All that survive are the script pages and some production photographs. The script pages and photographs appear as a bonus feature on the DVD version the movie.
c.
The passage from the Bible that Jules has memorized was mostly made up by
Quentin Tarantino
and
Samuel L. Jackson
. The only part thats similar to what the Bible says is the part where he says, "And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon thee." However, the parts about the righteous man and the shepherd are not real.
d.
Niki J. Crawford
(Shanita) on vocals, and Lawrence Lowe (Lonnie) on drums, played all the musical parts themselves.
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