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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Phantom of the Opera (1989) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Phantom of the Opera (1989) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989).
About the movie:
A darker version of the classic Gaston Leroux novel. A young soprano becomes the obsession of a horribly disfigured composer who has plans for those oppose himself or the young singer.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989)?
a.
James Russo
turned down the part Jimmy Jump.
Laurence Fishburne
, who had already been cast as Thomas Flanagan, persistently begged director
Abel Ferrara
for an audition for the part. He got the part just by coming in looking exactly as he does in the film and did not have to audition.
b.
Blaise Starrett does not fire a single shot throughout the entire movie.
c.
This was the last of three films (after
San Francisco
and
Test Pilot
) that
Clark Gable
and
Spencer Tracy
did together. After this film, Tracy insisted on a clause in his MGM contract that he would receive equal billing with Gable in all future films. While the two remained lifelong friends, they were never again paired together in a movie because MGM wasnt sure how to handle the equal billing.
d.
This was the first version since the 1925 film to feature the Masquarade Ball sequence, and the Phantom dressing as Red Death as depicted in the original novel by
Gaston Leroux
.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989)?
a.
At the end of the movie as George Clooney narrates, he mentions, "Blow your air horn and you throw a wave to the lighthouse keepers kid on Thacher Island." The lighthouse shown during this scene is not on Thacher Island but is in fact The Eastern Point Lighthouse. Thacher Island has the Twin Lighthouses that look nothing the one depicted in the film.
b.
There are many references to the actual fairy tale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: - 7 dorks : 7 dwarfs - #1 on "Hot or Not" list : Fairest of them all - Poison Apple Virus : Poison Apple to eat - The Vortex : The cottage - Tyler kisses Sydney to wake up from sleep : Prince kisses Snow White to wake up from death - "Things are looking grim, brothers" : The Grimm Brothers wrote the original Snow White - Rachel has tried to socially "kill" Sydney, but failed : The Evil Queen tried to physically kill Snow White, but failed - Tyler and Sydney were good friends early : The Prince and Snow White were good friends early
c.
Shia LaBeouf
was so amazed with the "Project Iceman" set that he would secretly visit the set on weekends, sometimes bringing his friends along.
d.
A sequel, entitled "The Phantom of New York", was planned but never shot.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989)?
a.
Disneys previous animated feature
The Princess and the Frog
, despite being popular with critics and audiences alike, was a box office disappointment. Disney felt that the films princess theme discouraged young boys from seeing it. In an attempt to market the film to a broader audience, Disney changed the title of the film from Rapunzel to Tangled, and promoted it as a comedic adventure. An early trailer for the film focused less on Princess Rapunzel and more on Flynn Rider, the male lead character. It was originally believed that Disneys marketing campaign was a desperate attempt to search for a particular audience. However,
Byron Howard
and
Nathan Greno
, claimed that the title change was to emphasize that Flynn has as much of a role in the film as Rapunzel.
b.
In 2007 the number of film adaptations of Gaston Lerouxs novels amounts to 40 including shorts, cartoons TV films and variants.
c.
James Stewart
actively sought the lead role, despite being too old for it, because the film reflected his right-wing views.
d.
Promotional artwork pasted images of the classic 1933 Kong over images of the original Godzilla destroying Tokyo. Apparently the publicity department thought the Kong suit used in the film looked too ridiculous to be used for advertising the movie!
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989)?
a.
According to
Cuba Gooding Jr.
, he met with
Oliver Stone
about playing the role of Willie Beamen but Stone turned Gooding down because he had already played a football player in
Jerry Maguire
.
b.
During a scene with fire, hot wax fell on Jill Schoelen and burned her arm and shoulder. After this, Dwight H. Little convinced Jill Schoelen to do two more takes in the fire.
c.
The title "Five Across The Eyes" was inspired from the chorus of the song "Case Closed" by The Duskfall. During production, The Duskfall heard about the film and donated the song featuring the title phrase to the filmmakers.
d.
Toxiks red mini dress is made out of latex.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989)?
a.
The first film produced by
John Wayne
.
b.
German Import DVD has Super -8mm version (German Audio), as a special feature.
c.
When the teaser trailer was shown, there was negative reaction to the solid white skull logo which has been the characters trademark in the books. The costume designer changed it to a "worn-down" design that better suited Frank Castles character in the film.
d.
The first version not to feature a falling chandelier. The chandelier scene was originally written in the first script by
Gerry OHara
. One of the reasons why this is the only Phantom film not to include that classic scene, is because
Menahem Golan
, CEO of 21st Century Films, who at the time had just resigned from Cannon Films in 1988 after that companys collapse, didnt have enough money to pay for an expensive chandelier to fall and then to redo the scene take after take.
Duke Sandefur
then was hired to rewrite the script without the scene.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989)?
a.
In the trailer, McCauley tells the shade tree doctor "Im double the worst trouble youve ever seen." A deleted scene explains this: the doctor had approached Neil and wanted $30,000 instead of the usual $15,000, saying Neil and Chris were wanted criminals and a high risk factor. Neil then explains to the doctor that if Chris died from his injuries, he would hunt down the doctor and kill him.
b.
A complete print was discovered in Russia in 2000, and was in good condition.
c.
The working title for this motion picture was "Slasher Flick".
d.
Molly Shannon
s film debut.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Phantom of the Opera (1989)?
a.
The set for the apartment was designed to fit exactly within the size of the apartments in the building used for exteriors.
b.
The doctor who lets
Julia Roberts
into the restricted area to see
Mel Gibson
handcuffed to the bed is Gibsons younger brother
Donal Gibson
.
c.
The disclaimer at the end of the credits reads: "This Motion Picture is not associated with any current or prior stage play or motion picture of the same title."
d.
The non-graphic orgy sequence was originally longer, but shortened to obtain a PG-13.
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