Question 1

Why was the author of the original book angered by positive reviews of this film?

Accepted Answer

Norton Juster, author of the book, had no input on the adaptation and many characters were omitted. He disliked the film and was angered by positive reviews.

Question 2

Which studio released its first full-length animated film with this movie?

Accepted Answer

This is MGM's first full-length animated film and the last film the studio released with live action and animation. MGM's animation studio closed soon after.

Question 3

How old was Butch Patrick when the film was finally released in 1970?

Accepted Answer

Butch Patrick was 13 when the live-action sequences and voice recordings were done in 1967, and he was 17 when the film was released in November 1970.

Question 4

What is the significance of this film regarding MGM's sound effects library?

Accepted Answer

This is the final movie to use the sound effects produced for MGM before Warner Bros. bought the MGM sound effects from the pre-1986 library from Turner Entertainment.

Question 5

Which director makes a cameo in the opening sequence?

Accepted Answer

Chuck Jones appears in the opening sequence as the man in a sweater getting off the trolley car behind Butch Patrick.

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