Question 1

What surprising thing happened to the actual farm after filming 'Field of Dreams'?

Accepted Answer

The family that owned the farm kept the baseball field and added a souvenir hut. As of 2018, visitors could freely play baseball there from April to November.

Question 2

What ironic twist does the film show about Ty Cobb's relationship with 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Jackson says they told Cobb to 'stick it' because they couldn't stand him, but in real life the players were close friends who later had a poignant reunion.

Question 3

Which real-life person was 'Moonlight' Graham based on in the film?

Accepted Answer

There was an actual Archibald 'Moonlight' Graham, and the stories shared about 'Doc' Graham in the film were based on real stories about him.

Question 4

What awkward on-set moment happened between Burt Lancaster and Timothy Busfield?

Accepted Answer

Burt Lancaster was unaware Timothy Busfield was part of the cast and had him fetching water and chairs before realizing Busfield would be in the scene with him.

Question 5

Why was the film's title changed from 'Shoeless Joe' to 'Field of Dreams'?

Accepted Answer

Test audiences thought 'Shoeless Joe' sounded like a movie about a bum or hobo, so Universal changed the title to 'Field of Dreams'.

Question 6

What happened to the actual baseball field after filming ended?

Accepted Answer

The farm's owners kept the field and added a souvenir hut. As of 2018, visitors could freely play baseball there from April to November.

Question 7

What surprising real-life relationship existed between Ty Cobb and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson?

Accepted Answer

In real life, Ty Cobb and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson were close friends, despite the film's dialogue suggesting animosity between them.

Question 8

What awards did 'Field of Dreams' receive recognition from?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the National Board of Review (1989), Directors Guild of America (1990), Academy Awards (1990), and Writers Guild of America (1990).

Question 9

What was the film's original title and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

The original title was 'Shoeless Joe Jackson,' but test audiences disliked it, thinking it sounded like a movie about a bum. Universal changed it to 'Field of Dreams.'

Question 10

What amusing misunderstanding occurred between Burt Lancaster and Timothy Busfield on set?

Accepted Answer

Burt Lancaster didn't realize Timothy Busfield was part of the cast and had him fetching water and chairs before realizing Busfield would be in the scene with him.

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