Movie trivia

[WileEDiver]

Assuming I got the last one right, here a true trivia question (not just name the film from a line of dialog).

The idea for the title of the movie O Brother Where Art Thou (2000) was taken from an idea for a movie (to be made) within a movie. Which old classic film was it? Extra credit if you can name the director.

 

[diverjed]

Never saw it.

 

[PhotoTJ]

Great question, but I don't have a clue.

 

[WileEDiver]

Sorry, if it's too obscure.

The movie was "Sullivan's Travels" directed by Preston Sturges and starring Joel McCrea and the Veronica Lake. I highly recommend this film. Great dialog, great performances, great film.

TJ, why don't you take the next question?

 

[PhotoTJ]

"Son, you're supposed to be stupid. Don't abuse the privilege. I had twenty years in this outfit, when your idea of a good time was sittin' in front of the TV tube, watchin' Bugs Bunny and gnawing on your fudgcicle."


One of my favorites!

 

[diverbrian]

Warren Oates Police Captain telling off Officer Lymangood in Blue Thunder after he told the Captain that he had the pilot (Officer Frank Murphy played by Roy Schieder) take him to watch a lady work out in a high rise.

 

[PhotoTJ]

In the zone!

 

[jiveturkey]

PhotoTJ once bubbled...
In the zone!

I haven't seen that movie in years. Kickass! How about his one:

"Quit your grinnin' and drop your linnen".

 

[XJae]

Angus Young or Bill Paxton.

 

[jiveturkey]

XJae once bubbled...
Angus Young or Bill Paxton.

Nice call. =-)