Question 1

What is the only known existing filmed record of Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo's act?

Accepted Answer

This film is the only known existing filmed record showing Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo doing their act, which was a blatant imitation of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Question 2

Why did Martin Landau watch this film three times while preparing for his role in Ed Wood?

Accepted Answer

Martin Landau watched it as research for playing Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood (1994), saying it was so bad 'it made the Ed Wood films look like Gone with the Wind.'

Question 3

How did a title change cause Bela Lugosi's name to disappear from the credits?

Accepted Answer

In the version using the 'Boys from Brooklyn' title, Lugosi's name never appears in credits; the original title made his name appear only there, so the change removed it entirely.

Question 4

How old was Sammy Petrillo when he made this film?

Accepted Answer

Sammy Petrillo was only 17 years old when he made the film.

Question 5

What was the budget and shooting schedule for the film?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in nine days on a budget of $50,000.

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