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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Pirate (1948) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Pirate (1948) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948).
About the movie:
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
Alexander, Peter, and Dimitri (which can be shortened to Dim) were common names of Russian kings and princes of the Empire of the Tsars (1462-1917). George (Gyorgi or Yorgi in Russian) was their patron saint.
b.
An earlier version of the script was called "Old Friends". It was listed as one of the best unproduced screenplays by Movieline magazine and had
Kevin Kline
and
Mike Newell
attached at one point to star in and direct it, respectively.
c.
At one time this movie was going to star
Cary Grant
and
Greer Garson
. When that project fell through it was turned into a musical.
d.
The home video footage of
Teri Polo
during the opening credits was filmed by her ex-husband
Anthony Moore
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
Ginger Rogers
accent is a homage to the Polish-born actress
Lyda Roberti
, who played the role on Broadway.
b.
Nevilles primary weapon during the film is a Smith and Wesson M76 Sub Machine Gun, sometimes fitted with a flashlight. During the first night attack by the Family, Neville uses a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) with an Infra-Red scope.
c.
When one dance sequence was being rehearsed,
Harold Nicholas
was just going through the motions, and
Gene Kelly
accused him of not knowing the routine - so Nicholas danced the whole routine, alone, full-out and flawlessly. Kelly was speechless.
d.
David Duchovny
turned down a role in
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
to appear in this movie.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
Noel Marshall
and
Tippi Hedren
acquired a number of big cats from zoos, pet shops, circuses, private homes and animal control officers especially for the making of this movie. These included unwanted animals. The first cat they acquired was a three month old lion cub.
b.
B. Reeves Eason Jr.
was tragically killed by a runaway truck during the filming of one of the movies scenes.
c.
Cole Porter
was asked to write the songs for the movie, and he did on condition that he could change the name of the Pirate (who was named Estramundo in the play) to Macoco - the name of a friend of Porters whose nickname was Mack the Black.
d.
Was ranked #3 on US Weeklys "Top Ten Films of 2006".
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
When Kate is talking about how their lives changed, she says, "When you stepped in at the store" referring to when Big Ed had the heart attack, but it also refers to when Jack intervened with Cash at the convenience store, and his life changed.
b.
Film debut of
Lola Albright
.
c.
Rush, who perform during the concert scene, actually played an hour long set for the cast, crew and die-hard fans who found out about the performance through online and radio buzz.
d.
Marti Frederiksen
provided the lead singing vocals for
Jason Lee
as Jeff Bebe. We do, however, hear Jason Lees actual voice singing the song "Cover of the Rolling Stone" when Jeff Bebe learns that Stillwater will make the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
The "Be a Clown" sequence was cut by exhibitors in Memphis and other U.S. cities in the South because it included
The Nicholas Brothers
, who were black.
b.
The woman who coached
Mandy Moore
and
Eva Amurri
on speaking in tongues gave them several phrases that they could repeat, including "she bought a Hyundai" and "untie my bow tie."
c.
Theatrical debut of the character of Marcie.
d.
Shot using almost exclusively 35mm short ends. The Rome part was shot by a 4th unit crew.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
Both the bandstand that the band is playing on the first time Michael sees Star and the Frog Brothers comic book shop were destroyed in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
b.
The five actors used DV video cameras to shoot all of their own scenes.
c.
A fairy godmother was originally included in the movie, but was cut out in the beginning of the movies production. She eventually appeared in
Shrek 2
.
d.
Gene Kelly
helped invent a device which allowed the bulky Technicolor cameras to shoot from low angles.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
The meaning and relevance of this movies title is that it refers to a drawing featuring an avenging angel of death that is left at a crime scene at the beginning of the movie. The title also connects with
Charles Bronson
s vigilante screen persona made famous in the movie
Death Wish
. It suggests that Bronson is a Messenger of Death, the word messenger also being a play on words with this, as his character is a journalist, a job which involves writing news articles, they being "messages" in a sense.
b.
The 30+ "Japanese" airplanes flying in the movie are all converted American trainers. No genuine Japanese warbirds were to be found in flying condition at the time. Instead, several American planes had to be rebuilt at a cost of about $30,000 each. They were later sold at auction for $1,500 or so apiece, and most of them are still flying in private hands.
c.
Although the lensing of this movie was done in the summer of 1995, the movie was not finished for another decade. A copyright year of 1997 is displayed in the end credits.
d.
The film was a major financial bust upon release, eventually losing $2 million for MGM.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
Judy Garland
missed 99 of the 135 shooting days due to illness.
b.
Originally, one idea for the script called for Harry Cooper to die from the gunshot wound received from Ben before his daughter became a zombie, which would have resulted in Helen coming down the stairs to find him eating their daughter, rather than the daughter eating him. It was decided that this would probably be far too disturbing and graphic and was changed back to the idea of the daughter becoming a zombie first.
c.
Actors originally considered for the role of Harold Chasen include
John Rubinstein
,
Bob Balaban
,
Daniel Fortus
,
Todd Susman
,
Elton John
and
John Neilson
.
d.
Joe Cuny
doubled for Charles Hutchison many times while filming this serial. He was paid five dollars for each stunt. "Let Joe take the five" became Hutchs catch phrase on set.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
Adrienne Dzema was originally auditioned as Cat, but director, Peter Macaluso, instantly realized she was perfect for Sonya during the reading.
b.
Gene Kelly
fought to get
The Nicholas Brothers
(
Fayard Nicholas
and
Harold Nicholas
) included in the movie.
c.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on February 11, 1952 with
Ava Gardner
,
Kathryn Grayson
,
Howard Keel
,
Marge Champion
,
Gower Champion
and
William Warfield
reprising their film roles.
d.
Was originally to be filmed as "King Tyrant".
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Pirate (1948)?
a.
A scene where Neville Sinclair sends a message to Berlin (coded first on an authentic Enigma machine found for the production) was filmed, but cut due to running time constraints.
b.
In compliance with the tradition of the stage version, the same actor,
Hans Conried
, performed the roles of both Mr. Darling and Captain Hook.
c.
The torrid romance enacted by
Judy Garland
and
Gene Kelly
in the song-and-dance number "Voodoo" so enraged MGM chief
Louis B. Mayer
that he demanded the negative be burned.
d.
In the short Renaissance flashback memory sequence, where Hyde is explaining to Gina about the poisonous mysteries of his secret ring, set pieces and costumes were brought from "The Jest". That was a hit play in which
John Barrymore
had starred with brother
Lionel Barrymore
on Broadway in 1919 before shooting this picture.
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