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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937) Quiz
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About the movie:
Cricket West is a hopeful actress with a plan and a pair of vocal chords that bring down the house. Along with her eccentric aunt...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)?
a.
The initial release was via Fotomat in mid-September 1980 on VHS and Betamax videotapes, in a plain generic Fotomat box with a plain label. The beta tape retailed for $54.95.
b.
When originally released in the UK a number of town councils imposed a complete ban on the showing of the film. This led to the bizarre spectacle of "Exorcist Bus Trips" where enterprising travel companies organised buses to take groups to the nearest town where the film was showing.
c.
Marilyn Burns
costume was so drenched in fake blood that it was virtually solid by the last days shoot.
d.
In
Judy Garland
s previous picture,
Broadway Melody of 1938
,
Charles Igor Gorin
s rendition of "Sun Showers" (music by
Nacio Herb Brown
, lyrics by
Arthur Freed
) had been deleted. Then assigned to Judy in this horse-racing story, the tune failed again to be included in a movie. Miss Garlands prerecording is featured on the Rhino CD, "
Judy Garland
: Collectors Gems from the M-G-M Films."
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)?
a.
Martha Hyer
s last feature film
b.
Kelly McGillis
was interested to play the role of Annie but turned it down. Instead, McGillis starred in
The Accused
.
c.
A sequel called "Thoroughbreds Together" was to be made, but never did materialize.
d.
The house in which the dude meets with Jackie Treehorn was designed by architect John Lautner. The movie makes it look as though it sits on the beach, in actuality it sits on the side of a hill overlooking the city of Los Angeles.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)?
a.
Legendary song stylist of vaudeville, Broadway and records,
Sophie Tucker
was left without a number to belt in this film.
b.
At this point Columbia Pictures was still a "Poverty Row" operation with studio chief
Harry Cohn
adamant against hiring actors under long-term contracts. The cast of this film was largely obtained on loan from Warner Brothers pool of talented character actors.
Warren William
was at the peak of his career and being loaned out to lowly Columbia was meant to humble any thoughts of greater salary demands. Although his career would wane in the mid-30s, this film was a big hit.
c.
There is conflicting information for the original (1927) song credits. Some references list music by
Ray Henderson
; lyrics by
Buddy G. DeSylva
and
Lew Brown
. However, sheet music published in connection with that show, and the 1947 movie list all three for music and lyrics. The on-screen credits also lists all three for music and lyrics.
d.
George Hembert Westley
s play was unpublished, but copyrighted 11 May 1932.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)?
a.
90 minute continuous shot. No edits in entire film.
b.
MGMs top juvenile actor of 1937,
Freddie Bartholomew
, had been announced to play Roger Calverton, but Freddies Aunt Cissy (who also was his adopted mother) withdrew him before production started because of a contract dispute. In later years,
Judy Garland
would quip that Freddie really opted out because his voice was changing.
c.
First known film about the sport Horseshoes.
d.
The final horse scene was filmed in Browning, Montana. 550 different horses were used in that scene. The horses all came from different owners, so to tell them apart, their hooves were branded.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)?
a.
The Broadway production of "On Golden Pond" opened at the New Apollo Theater on February 21, 1979 and ran for 126 performances.
b.
Other directors interested in making this film were
Martin Scorsese
,
Milos Forman
and
Stanley Kubrick
.
c.
The lengthy shooting schedule ran between April 10 and August 18, 1944, with retakes plus additional segments filmed on December 22, 1944 and then between January 25 and February 6, 1945.
d.
This film, the first of 10 to feature both
Judy Garland
and
Mickey Rooney
, is also the only one in which she is billed ahead of him.
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