Question 1

Why did the Jabberwocky monster costume have to be worn backwards?

Accepted Answer

The costume was designed so actor Peter Salmon wore it backwards to make the Jabberwocky's leg movements appear more bird-like.

Question 2

How did a filming accident change the Jabberwocky's fight scene?

Accepted Answer

When Peter Salmon slipped and fell during the fight with the Black Knight, director Terry Gilliam kept the fall in the edited sequence because it looked natural.

Question 3

What budget and recycled sets were used for Jabberwocky?

Accepted Answer

Made on a £500,000 budget, it was filmed on the crumbling sets of Oliver! (1968) stored at Shepperton studios and reused costumes from Alfred the Great (1969).

Question 4

Why was Jabberwocky promoted as a Monty Python film in some countries?

Accepted Answer

In some countries, it was promoted as 'Monty Python's Jabberwocky' against Terry Gilliam's wishes, but legal threats removed the Python reference from re-issues.

Question 5

What actor refused to pick his nose in a scene and what did he prefer instead?

Accepted Answer

Peter Cellier, playing the 1st Merchant, refused to pick his nose as scripted, saying he would rather be naked.

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