QuizAssess
Home
Popular Quiz Categories
Home
Hollywood Movies Famous Trivia Quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Front Page (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Front Page (1931) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Front Page (1931).
About the movie:
Hildy Johnson, newspaper reporter, is engaged to Peggy Grant and planning to move to New York for a higher paying advertising job...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Front Page (1931)?
a.
The Coen Brothers original idea for the picture was as a short film about Dannys stoned bar mitzvah and his meeting with Rabbi Marshak. All of the other content in the movie grew out of that sequence.
b.
During the scene where the back of the SUV catches on fire, when filming was over, the fire wouldnt go out, and actors
Kurt Russell
and
Sylvester Stallone
were caught in a cross draft. Stallone was so close to the fire that his hair was singed in places.
c.
The last line of the play had to be partly obliterated by the sound of a typewriter being accidentally struck because the censors (even of that day) wouldnt allow the phrase "son-of-a-bitch" to be used in a film.
d.
Jon Favreau
was offered to write the screenplay but turned it down.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Front Page (1931)?
a.
Last theatrical movie appearance of
Jane Wyman
.
b.
During the production there was a mix up with the film processing lab. Footage from a wedding was accidentally sent to Lieberman and B roll footage of worms for the film was sent to the newlyweds!
c.
"Academy Award Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on June 22, 1946 with
Adolphe Menjou
and
Pat OBrien
reprising their film roles.
d.
The song "Golden Earrings", written for this film, went on to be hit records by several artists, including Peggy Lee (I) (qv) who co-wrote it.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Front Page (1931)?
a.
Emerson knives were used in this film. These knives are handcrafted and extremely popular in law enforcement and military communities.
b.
In one scene, Faizon Loves character comments on
Vince Vaughn
s character getting all "21 Jump Street". Vaughn was in an episode of
21 Jump Street
.
c.
The play "The Front Page" opened at the Times Square Theater on August 14, 1929, and ran for 276 performances.
d.
George A. Romero
: his voice can be heard as one of the puppets in the childrens show, saying, "Take that, you smelly zombie."
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Front Page (1931)?
a.
William Wyler
originally wanted to film on location on the streets of New York, but producer
Samuel Goldwyn
insisted that it be made in the studio. Art director
Richard Day
was assigned to design the sets, and made one of the most convincing and elaborate sets in film history.
b.
The topless scenes were intended to be played by
Pepper Thurston
, but she refused at the last minute, and since the investors insisted the film contain nudity, writer
Carla Rueckert
performed the scenes under a pseudonym. They were the first scenes shot.
c.
The journalists are all based on actual reporters who were Chicago colleagues of authors
Ben Hecht
and
Charles MacArthur
, with most working alongside them at the courthouse. The real names were only slightly changed: Hildy Johnson was based on the real-life reporter Hildebrand Johnson, Walter Burns was based on the editor Walter Howey, and Mac McCue was based on reporter Buddy McHugh.
d.
Although the entire movie is set in one day, all of the main characters change their clothes several times as Mel, Lucifer, Montgomery, Cowboy, Bart, Egg, Dingbat, among others appear wearing different clothes in different scenes. The only character who wears the same clothes throughout the movie is Dark.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Front Page (1931)?
a.
Carlos Leal
: The Sens Unik rapper as a Tournament Director.
b.
The premiere took place on May 22, 2009 in Brookline MA at the Coolidge Corner Theater. It was shown on one screen at midnight. The movie was bumped to a larger theater to accommodate the crowd, as there would have been 100 people turned away.
c.
Cinematographer
Hal Mohr
replaced
Tony Gaudio
.
d.
C.B. Harding
: as the postman
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Front Page (1931)?
a.
The theatrical posters featured artwork by Hollywood poster artist and commercial illustrator Glenn Cravath.
b.
The Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society is an actual organization.
Jack Nicholson
filmed his scenes at the companys offices and was given a plaque making him an honorary Woodmen member.
c.
Louis Wolheim
was originally cast to play Walter Burns, but
Adolphe Menjou
got the part when Wolheim died suddenly.
d.
Joseys two main handguns are Colt Walker 1847 Dragoon revolvers. They each hold six .44 caliber ball shots. The weapon features larger cylinder chambers to allow more powder to be placed in the gun, making them more powerful (thus, why it was so popular 20 years later). The Walker Colts one drawback was the weakness in the cylinder walls. If one broke, the whole weapon would blow up. This is referenced in
Clint Eastwood
s
Unforgiven
.
Year: 1931 related famous movies quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : In Line of Duty (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Last Flight (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Ex-Bad Boy (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Susan Lenox <Her Fall and Rise> (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Magnificent Lie (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : My Sin (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Other Men's Women (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Last Parade (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Menschen hinter Gittern (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Manhattan Parade (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : This Modern Age (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : City Streets (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Naughty Flirt (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Frankenstein (1931) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Viking (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Vice Squad (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Seas Beneath (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Traveling Husbands (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Forgotten Women (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : White Shoulders (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Kick In (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Secret Service (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Private Lives (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : West of the Rockies (1931) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Cheat (1931) Quiz
Related genere famous movies quizzes
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Love Actually (2003) - Part (11) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Million Dollar Baby (1941) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Money Train (1995) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Ant Bully (2006) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Funniest Movie Ever... Just Kidding (2011) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Chicago Cab (1997) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Larger Than Life (1996) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Scoop (2006) - Part (5) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : No Time for Comedy (1940) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Tootsie (1982) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Charlie Chan in Paris (1935) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : American Desi (2001) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Alice's Restaurant (1969) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Oh, God! Book II (1980) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Working Girl (1988) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Stay Cool (2009) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Safe at Home! (1962) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Happily N'Ever After (2006) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Starsky & Hutch (2004) - Part (5) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Life with Father (1947) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Saved! (2004) - Part (2) Quiz