Question 1

Which actress lied about her age to get her part in Troop Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

Carla Gugino claimed to be 14 when she was actually 16 to improve her chances of getting the part. She revealed her real age three weeks into filming, when it was too late to replace her.

Question 2

What real-life political figure inspired the character of Lily's mother?

Accepted Answer

Lily's mother was modeled after Imelda Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines. The film includes in-jokes about Karina's husband being a dictator and her having thousands of pairs of shoes.

Question 3

What creative connection does Troop Beverly Hills have to The Ren & Stimpy Show?

Accepted Answer

John Kricfalusi, who created The Ren & Stimpy Show, worked on the animation intro for Troop Beverly Hills and specifically drew the Shelley Long character.

Question 4

What inside joke appears in the court scene regarding Phyllis's outfit?

Accepted Answer

During the court scene, Phyllis explains her new ensemble is a 'Van Runkle'—a play on the fact that the movie's costume designer is Theadora Van Runkle.

Question 5

Which two actresses made their film debut in Troop Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

Carla Gugino and Tasha Scott both made their film debut in Troop Beverly Hills.

Question 6

Which actress lied about her age to get her part in Troop Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

Carla Gugino claimed to be 14 when she was actually 16 to improve her chances, and revealed her real age after 3 weeks of shooting when it was too late to replace her.

Question 7

What real-life political figure inspired the character of Lily's mother?

Accepted Answer

Lily's mother was modeled after Imelda Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines, with in-jokes about shoes and a dictator husband.

Question 8

What connection does the costume designer have to a line in the court scene?

Accepted Answer

When Phyllis says her ensemble is a 'Van Runkle,' it's a play on the name of the film's costume designer, Theadora Van Runkle.

Question 9

Which future animation creator worked on the film's intro sequence?

Accepted Answer

John Kricfalusi, who later created The Ren & Stimpy Show, worked on the animation intro and specifically drew the Shelley Long character.

Question 10

What personal crisis prompts the main character to take over her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop?

Accepted Answer

Phyllis Nefler, a Beverly Hills housewife in the middle of a divorce, tries to find focus in her life by leading her daughter's troop.

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