25 Interesting Tidbits You Might Not Know About Movies

Posted by , Updated on March 22, 2024

Since the dawn of silent films, movies have played a pivotal role in molding our society and world. Be it a Bollywood production or a timeless Hollywood hit, film has a significant place in our everyday lives. Its impact on popular culture is immeasurable. In many aspects, it dictates what trends will be embraced and which ones won’t. From slang and fashion to a broader sense of style, nothing surpasses the influence of Hollywood in steering cultural directions. Even in regions where the availability of electricity and internet is limited, individuals find themselves swayed by the allure of films.

Of course, along with this influence comes the possibility of division. Movies and cinema play a strong role in dissent and political activism as well. Documentary makers often cast light on things that people otherwise wouldn’t know about. Today we are going to take a look behind the scenes of the movies and find out some quirky facts about the cinema and Hollywood that you might not have known before. So even if you are not a movie buff, we are sure that you will enjoy this list. These are 25 interesting tidbits you might not know about movies.

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Movie trailers actually used to play after films

Movie trailers actually used to play after filmsSource: straightdope.com
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It cost more to make the movie Titanic than to actually build the Titanic

It cost more to make the movie Titanic than to actually build the TitanicSource: spking.com, Image: pixabay
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Nigeria actually makes more movies per year than the United States

Nigeria actually makes more movies per year than the United StatesSource: economist.com, Image: wikipedia
22

Time travel is banned in movies and on TV in China

Time travel is banned in movies and on TV in ChinaSource: time.com, Image: wikipedia
21

More than 90% of American movies filmed before 1930 have been lost

More than 90% of American movies filmed before 1930 have been lostSource: film-foundation.org
20

In the movie The Godfather, the word "mafia" is never mentioned because the real mafia had requested for it not to be

In the movie The Godfather, the word "mafia" is never mentioned because the real mafia had requested for it not to beSource: imdb, Image: Insomnia Cured Here via Flickr
19

Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually slowed his movies down so people could see what he was doing

Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually slowed his movies down so people could see what he was doingSource: neatorama.com, Image: wikipedia
18

The Movie Gravity cost more to film than the cost of the entire Indian Mars Mission

The Movie Gravity cost more to film than the cost of the entire Indian Mars MissionSource: nytimes, Image: wikipedia
17

Before acting, Bruce Willis was a private investigator

Before acting, Bruce Willis was a private investigatorSource: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
16

Yoda's look was inspired by the look of his creator Stuart Freeborn with a little bit of Albert Einstein thrown in to make him seem more wise.

Yoda, in Star Wars, was inspired by the looks and persona of Albert EinsteinSource: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
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Speaking of Star Wars, initially the series was meant to have the article "the" before it, as in "The Star Wars"

Speaking of Star Wars, initially the series was meant to have the article "the" before it, as in "The Star Wars"Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia

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In Terminator 2, Arnold Schwarzenegger was paid more than $20,000 for every word he spoke

In Terminator 2, Arnold Schwarzenegger was paid more than $20,000 for every word he spokeSource: imdb, Image: wikipedia
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The movie industry actually moved from New York to Los Angeles to escape Thomas Edison's patents

The movie industry actually moved from New York to Los Angeles to escape Thomas Edison's patentsSource: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
12

Adjusted for inflation, Gone With The Wind is the highest grossing movie of all time (It would have earned nearly 3.5 billion 2014 USD)

Adjusted for inflation, Gone With The Wind is the highest grossing movie of all time (It would have earned nearly 3.5 billion 2014 USD)Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
11

Sylvester Stallone was once so poor that he sold his dog for $50. One week later he sold the script for Rocky and bought his dog back for $3,000

Sylvester Stallone was once so poor that he sold his dog for $50. One week later he sold the script for Rocky and bought his dog back for $3,000Source: news.com.au, Image: wikipedia
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When James Cameron wrote Terminator, he was homeless and he sold the script for $1 along with an agreement that he could direct the movie

When James Cameron wrote Terminator, he was homeless and he sold the script for $1 along with an agreement that he could direct the movieSource: ign.com, Image: wikipedia
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The first Titanic movie was released less than a month after the sinking (Saved From The Titanic). It starred an actress who had actually survived the sinking

The first Titanic movie was released less than a month after the sinking (Saved From The Titanic). It starred an actress who had actually survived the sinkingSource: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
8

Walt Disney refused to allow Alfred Hitchcock to film in Disneyland during the early 60s because he made "that disgusting movie Psycho"

Walt Disney refused to allow Alfred Hitchcock to film in Disneyland during the early 60s because he made "that disgusting movie Psycho"Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
7

Because he started balding at 21, Sean Connery wore a toupee in all of his James Bond films

Because he started balding at 21, Sean Connery wore a toupee in all of his James Bond filmsSource: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
6

Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, and Harrison Ford, have never won Oscars. Leonardo DiCaprio would have also been on this list...but he finally won an Oscar this year.

Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, and Leonardo DiCaprio have never won OscarsSource: imdb, Image: wikipedia
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David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the first six Harry Potter films was paralyzed during an accident on the set of the 7th film

David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the first six Harry Potter films was paralyzed during a accident on the set of the 7th filmSource: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
4

Morgan Freeman didn't appear in a movie until he was 34 and didn't get a big role until he was 52

Morgan Freeman didn't appear in a movie until he was 34 and didn't get a big role until he was 52Source: imdb, Image: wikipedia
3

Borat was a huge hit in Israel because all of Borat's Kazakh lines were actually in Hebrew

boratSource: washingtonpost.com, Image: wikipedia
2

Otto Frank wrote to Audrey Hepburn asking her if she would play the role of his daughter, Anne Frank, in the movie adaptation of her life. Audrey politely turned the role down because of her own past in Nazi occupied Netherlands would make it too emotionally challenging.

Otto Frank wrote to Audrey Hepburn asking her if she would play the role of his daughter, Anne Frank, in the movie adaptation of her life. Audrey politely turned the role down because of her own past in Nazi occupied Netherlands would make it too emotionally challenging.Source: tcm.com, Image: wikipedia
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NASA keeps Armageddon, Apollo 13, and Around The World In 80 Days aboard the International Space Station

NASA keeps Armageddon, Apollo 13, and Around The World In 80 Days aboard the International Space StationSource: discovermagazine.com, Image: wikipedia