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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Sky's the Limit (1943) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Sky's the Limit (1943) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943).
About the movie:
Flying Tiger fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
The character played by
Joan Leslie
refers to
James Cagney
, Leslies former co-star.
b.
The car
Marianna Hill
drives in the film was owned by associate editor
Morgan Fisher
.
c.
The length of Hoffmans electrocution by Jill (
Betsy Russell
) is approximately 8 seconds longer in the theatrical version than in the directors cut.
d.
Industrial Light and Magics computer graphics department had to grow from six artists to almost 36 to accommodate all the work required to bring the T-1000 to life, which ultimately amounted to three minutes of screen time.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
In one scene Joan Manion (played by
Joan Leslie
) is asked by Fred Atwell - a.k.a. Fred Burton (played by
Fred Astaire
) if her boss, Mr. Harriman (played by
Robert Benchley
), has ever proposed marriage to her. She replies that he has attempted to numerous times, but keeps getting side-tracked by discussions of such things as the "sex life of polyps". In 1928 in one of Robert Benchleys earliest films he played a "Doctor Benchley" in the film
The Sex Life of the Polyp
where he lectures Womens Clubs on this interesting creature that can change its sex.
b.
Jon Voight
was attached to the project at one point, but dropped out.
c.
Clarence offer to shows Alabama Spider-Man #1 at the comic book store. He probably was referring to Amazing Spider-Man #1 published in 1963, one of the most sought-after modern superhero comic books. The value is extremely dependent on condition, but as of 2009 even a well-worn issue would bring at least $1000 and a perfect pristine copy might sell at auction for close to $100,000.
d.
The part of Cathryn was written for director
Glen Morgan
s wife
Kristen Cloke
. Cloke got pregnant and had to withdraw. She played a small role as a psychiatrist, though. That scene was cut during post-production, but can be seen on the DVD-release.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
Shooting lasted from June 27-July 12, 1939, released Aug. 17.
b.
Bernard Pearce
was hired as choreographer but was let go a few weeks before filming.
c.
Bernard Hill
would spend up to nine hours in make-up to become the aged Theoden. He wore contact lenses to give his eyes the milky look that very old people can have, but it wasnt sufficiently successful so his eyes were later tinkered with digitally.
d.
According to
David Niven
s agent, producer
Michael Todd
originally wanted
Cary Grant
for the role of Phileas Fogg, but had given up after trying for 6 months.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
Jerry Belson
,
Matthew Robbins
,
Hal Barwood
,
David Giler
, and
Walter Hill
all worked on the screenplay at some stage.
b.
The role of Gen. Mapache was first offered to the German-Italian actor
Mario Adorf
. Adorf declined the offer when he learned that his character would cut a boys throat, but regretted his decision three years later when he saw the movie.
c.
The New York premier was at the Astor Theater on Times Square in Manhattan. Among those in attendance were
Marilyn Monroe
,
Carol Channing
,
Milton Berle
,
John Steinbeck
and
Joel Grey
. The night was a benefit for the famed "Actors Studio".
d.
Joan Leslie
s vocals for "My Shining Hour" were dubbed by
Sally Sweetland
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
Michael Pecerlello
is the writer of the "Fact or Fiction" article in the newspaper.
b.
Most or all of the game audio heard in the arcade is not the original audio from the games shown.
c.
Fred Astaire
cut his shins and ankles on the broken glass generated during "One for My Baby."
d.
When Dr. Angelo stimulates Jobes brain using virtual reality, the symbols that fly at Jobe, at close inspection, are Kabbalistic mystical symbols with ancient Hebrew writing around them.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
A 135 minute version of the film exists as confirmed by
Warren Beatty
in an interview in 2002. He was forced to cut the film to the current 105 minute version at the insistence of then chairman of The
Walt Disney
Studios
Jeffrey Katzenberg
, prior to the release.
b.
A
Fred Astaire
solo dance number (on a railroad track) was cut from the film, although a print containing it was shown in New York until at least 1948.
c.
For the scenes of Ginormica wandering the streets of San Francisco, a replica of the set was built and supervising animator
Line Korsgaard Andersen
was videotaped walking around it as reference for the animators.
d.
Actor
Tatsuya Fujiwara
suggested Lights line, "half wit!".
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
_"Price is Right, The" (1956)_ gave the role of an extra in this film away as a bonus prize. The winner was a man named Robert Reynolds, and he can be seen in the background of one of the arena scenes.
b.
Woody Allen planned to make his earlier film
Annie Hall
a murder mystery, but cut that subplot out and used the initial murder mystery for this movie.
c.
According to
Mel Gibson
, the long shot of Jesus lying in Marys arms after having been taken from the cross, was greatly inspired by Michelangelos famous statue "La Pietà ", a work of art that inspired many other depictions of this scene.
d.
The song "Hangin on to You" was written for the film but not used.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
Joan Leslie
s mouthed words at the fadeout were intended to be indecipherable.
b.
The films working title was Traces. The title of the movie was changed to Hanky Panky during filming.
c.
To achieve convincing visibility underwater in the pool scene, the effects crew made countless experiments with transparent objects and transparent molds of body parts underwater. In the end, the entire body of
Kevin Bacon
, including hair, was painted black for the scene because black gave the best contrast underwater.
d.
The role of Prince Borsa was offered to
Dirk Bogarde
.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
At least one other number was shot, then cut. In the original theatrical trailer,
Jane Russell
and
Marilyn Monroe
were shown among dancers, climbing the steps of a slide in a childrens playground. The song was a French version of "Two Little Girls from Little Rock". Marilyn and Jane wear the costumes when
Tommy Noonan
corners them backstage in the French nightclub.
b.
The character played by
Fred Astaire
refers to
Ginger Rogers
and
Rita Hayworth
, Astaires former co-stars.
c.
27 different sirens including a wailer, a bell, and a whistle were mixed together for the siren at the start of the film.
d.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
sang the song "Teen Horniness Is Not a Crime" with the help from
Abbey McBride
, Clarkent & Greasy Beats.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
a.
Cut from the film was a home-front-flavored swing number, "Harvey, the Victory Garden Man" (music by
Harold Arlen
, lyrics by
Johnny Mercer
), sung by
Ella Mae Morse
to the backing of
Freddie Slack
and His Orchestra.
b.
The initial scene of the two knights jousting in the first scene of the movie is actually footage of
Heath Ledger
s stunt double in an accident. During filming of a later scene in the movie, the lance of the stunt doubles opponent moved off target and hit him in the head. The double fell to the ground unconscious. The entire footage was used for the introduction.
c.
The atoll set was over 1/4 mile in circumference.
d.
The book "Flesh and Blood" that Jack sends to Carly has a cover that is similar to the poster for
Dead Calm
, another
Phillip Noyce
film.
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