Question 1

How did Mel Brooks end up overpaying Orson Welles for his voice work?

Accepted Answer

Brooks paid Welles $25,000 upfront expecting five days of work, but Welles recorded his lines perfectly by noon on the first day, leaving Brooks lamenting he could have paid just $5,000.

Question 2

Which famous catchphrase did this movie popularize?

Accepted Answer

The film popularized the catchphrase "It's good to be the King," said by Mel Brooks during the French Revolution segment.

Question 3

What was surprisingly expensive about the production compared to Brooks' earlier films?

Accepted Answer

The $11 million budget exceeded Brooks' previous three movies combined, with the Inquisition scene set alone costing $1 million—more than the entire budget of The Producers.

Question 4

Which historical periods does the film comically cover?

Accepted Answer

The film presents an uproarious version of history covering the Roman Empire, the French Revolution, and the Spanish Inquisition.

Question 5

What uncredited cameo did Bea Arthur make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Bea Arthur appeared uncredited as a dole office unemployment clerk in the Roman Empire segment.

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