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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Valley of the Dolls (1967) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Valley of the Dolls (1967) - 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: Valley of the Dolls (1967).
About the movie:
Film version of Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel chronicling the rise and fall of three young ladies in show business.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
Although
Neil Sedaka
is credited on-screen for being "heard through the courtesy of Polydor International/Rocket Records," he is not mentioned in the soundtrack listing or anywhere else in the print. This is because his song, "Yes Sir! Thats My Baby" is incorrectly credited to
Michael Chain
b.
The part of Verbal Kint was always intended for actor
Kevin Spacey
.
c.
The books author,
Jacqueline Susann
has a cameo as one of the reporters.
d.
The name of the murdered gang leader, Lem Lee, is probably a reference to Tom Lee, the leader of the On Leong Tong, a crime syndicate in New Yorks Chinatown in the early 20th Century that fronted itself as a merchant association.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
Matt Lattanzi
, playing Brad in this movie, had had a bit part in
Xanadu
, where he met
Grease
star
Olivia Newton-John
. Whilst this sequel was being made, he was
Olivia Newton-John
s boyfriend. On
Xanadu
, the two formed a romance which lead to marriage.
b.
The novel and its movie adaptation are loosely based on novelist
Jacqueline Susann
s experience as an actress from the late 1930s to the late 1950s.
c.
On the sixth day of shooting (after shooting for 7 hours already and it being 10pm), due to permit issues, the production was forced out of its original location causing huge friction between the cast and crew. After some words and the director throwing a cup in anger, cooler heads prevailed and a new location was secured. By this time it was 2am and shooting continued well into the night.
d.
Virtually almost all dialog was dubbed in post-production. The main reason was that during takes,
Terrence Malick
s voice is often heard at the background.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
When Dom (
Vin Diesel
) visits Lettys tomb, the headstone reads "Leticia Ortiz". In Spain this caused much amusement because "Letizia Ortiz" (with Z) was a journalist who later became
Princesa Letizia de Asturias
after marrying Prince
Felipe de Borbón
, son of Spains King
Juan Carlos de Borbón
.
b.
It is claimed that
James Spader
is a dancing extra for a few seconds in the opening dance.
c.
The hospital office and interrogation office were all in the same place. It was shot entirely in a local fire-hall.
d.
Marlo Thomas
was also considered for the role of Anne Welles.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
The first and last scenes (
River Phoenix
on the bus and then River and Rose reuniting) were both shot the first day of filming. River was upset about this unusual way of movie making because he had to shoot the last scene before making the whole movie.
b.
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle
plays the woman in the department store, but only in long shot. Close ups show the part to be played by
Babe London
c.
The character of Neely OHara was partially based on
Judy Garland
s own history (with pills, alcohol, and failed marriages). It was Garlands real-life pill addiction that contributed to her leaving this film.
d.
Shot without sound. To avoid having to sync a lot of sound in post-production, the actors turned away from the camera when speaking, and cupped their hands over their mouths when shouting.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
Film debut of
Richard Dreyfuss
.
b.
This was another of Republics titles to use a play-on-words for "King of..." "King" was actually the name of the main character.
c.
Michelangelo Antonioni
s first choice for the role of Jane was the Swedish actress
Eva-Britt Strandberg
, after spotting her in
Bo Widerberg
s film
Kärlek 65
. She went to London to meet Antonioni. He approved of her, but the three MGM bosses present at the meeting didnt like her "big nose". The role went to
Vanessa Redgrave
.
d.
In the alternate timeline, George McFly is murdered on March 15th - the ides of March.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
The design of Lukes new light saber is directly based on the one used by Obi-Wan Kenobi in
Star Wars
. In fact, one of Obi-Wans "stunt" saber props was reused in
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
as Lukes.
b.
License plate number of Colleens blue VW (new-style) Beetle is COL BUG
c.
An original, unused theme song was written by novelist
Jacqueline Susann
and
Bob Gaudio
of
The Four Seasons
.
d.
Brendan Fraser
wanted the OConnell family to live in an apartment, but they ended up living in a house so that it could be used for the big battle scene (see above).
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
William Friedkin
was able to make the movie because Foxs chairman,
Darryl F. Zanuck
, off-handedly said he had $2 million on hand and would OK a production start if Friedkin and his production team could make the movie for that much. Zanuck also warned Friedkin that if done badly, hed end up with another episode of the TV series
Naked City
. Friedkin said later that this inspired him to make the Popeye Doyle character a combination of good and evil, because that duality was not something one saw on "Naked City". The director also credited the film
Z
with introducing a near-documentary quality that he applied to own his fictional project.
b.
Raquel Welch
screen-tested for the role of Jennifer North. When she was then offered it she turned it down and was suspended by 20th Century-Fox as a result.
Sharon Tate
eventually took the part.
c.
Originally, the minions were supposed to be more like henchmen (human-like) but the studio didnt have the money for that. Thats why theyre all so short.
d.
According to the DVD commentary by
Richard Donner
,
Goldie Hawn
was the first choice for the role of Eve Tessmacher. When Hawn wanted too much money, Donner approached
Ann-Margret
, who also asked too much.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.
b.
Jerry Lewis
has the only copy locked in a private vault where he vows to keep it from ever being viewed again.
c.
This is the first of composer
John Williams
43 Oscar nominations (as of 2005). Williams is currently the most Oscar-nominated living person.
d.
It was while working on this film that
Alec Guinness
received the script for
Star Wars
. He read it between scenes in his dressing room.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
Early in the movie, Yves Montands helmet design is that of John Surtees, who was driving for Ferrari at the beginning of the 1966 season. But Surtees left Ferrari for Cooper after two races, and therefore footage of the real Ferrari with Surtees driving was no longer available. Mike Parkes replaced him at Ferrari, and Montands helmet design changes to that of Parkes for the remainder of the movie. No reason is given in the movie for the change.
b.
WILHELM SCREAM: in the scene in the movie theater where
The Blob
is playing. The scream appears to come from
The Blob
, but the same thing is happening in the real movie theater.
c.
Three of the actresses concerned with this movie would turn down roles in
The Graduate
later the same year.
Candice Bergen
(the first choice for Anne Welles) turned down the role of Elaine Robinson, as did
Patty Duke
(who played Neely OHara), and
Susan Hayward
(Helen Lawson) was the original choice for Mrs Robinson. However, both films featured small roles by a young
Richard Dreyfuss
.
d.
The last horror film produced under the supervision of
Carl Laemmle
.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Valley of the Dolls (1967)?
a.
Production wrapped $82,000 dollars under budget.
b.
The opening scene was originally written and planned to be much more extravagant involving an entire Native American and Pilgrim dinner scene. Time and money quickly ran out and the scene was never shot.
c.
Barbara Parkins
originally tested for the role of Neely OHara before she was cast as Anne Welles.
d.
The teenage versions of Evan, Kayleigh, and Tommy go see
Se7en
at a movie theater thats also showing
Dumb & Dumber
. Both of those movies, as well as this one, were released by New Line Cinema. And
Elden Henson
who plays the grown-up Lenny can also be seen in
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
.
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