To what does the Variety headline “Stix Nix Hix Pix” refer?
The Variety headline “Stix Nix Hix Pix” refers to the idea that small-town residents do not like movies about small-town life.
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What was the first name of Dr. Frankenstein in the 1931 Universal version of Frankenstein?
The first name of Dr. Frankenstein in the 1931 Universal version of Frankenstein was Henry, played by Colin Clive. In the book by Mary Shelley the character’s name was Victor. Victor’s son’s name in Son of Frankenstein (1931) was Wolf, as in Baron Wolf von Frankenstein, played by Basil Rathbone.
Did Charlton Heston ever star in a horror film?
Charlton Heston starred in only one horror film, The Awakening (1980). He played archaeologist Matthew Corbeck in this latter-day mummy film.
About whom was it said, “He’s the kind of guy that, when he dies, he’s going up to Heaven and give God a bad time for making him bald”?
“He’s the kind of guy that, when he dies, he’s going up to Heaven and give God a bad time for making him bald” referred to Frank Sinatra. The quote is from Marlon Brando.
Whom was Fatty Arbuckle accused of killing?
Fatty Arbuckle was accused of killing Virginia Rappe. Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle was accused of killing her in a drunken stupor after a Labor Day party in San Francisco in 1921, but he was acquitted of criminal charges.
Who and what received the first Academy Awards in 1927-1928?
Best Picture—Wings (1927) (Best “Production”) Best Actor—Emil Jannings in The Last Command (1927) and The Way of All Flesh (1927) Best Actress—Janet Gaynor in Seventh Heaven (1927), Street Angel (1927), and Sunrise (1927) Best Director—Frank Borzage for Seventh Heaven (1927)
On what movies did producer Jon Peters and Barbra Streisand collaborate?
Jon Peters produced A Star Is Born (1976) and coproduced (with Streisand) The Main Event (1979). Peters went on to team with Peter Guber to produce Flashdance (1983), Rain Man (1988), and Batman (1989).