Question 1

Why did Jason Alexander wear a toupee in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Jason Alexander, who began to bald at age 16, wore a toupee for the movie.

Question 2

Which locations were used for the New York hotel scenes?

Accepted Answer

Some interior New York hotel scenes were filmed in Los Angeles at the old Bullocks Wilshire Building and at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

Question 3

Why was Rupert Everett cast as Lord Rutledge?

Accepted Answer

Director Ken Kwapis wanted at least one British actor since part of the movie was shot in London, and Everett was offered the role.

Question 4

What famous actor was considered for a cameo but turned down due to salary demands?

Accepted Answer

Clint Eastwood was asked to cameo as Mr. Dubrow as an in-joke to his orangutan films, but he wanted too much money and was passed over.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in Dunston Checks In?

Accepted Answer

Hotel manager Robert Grant must postpone his family vacation when a hotel critic—actually a jewel thief with an orangutan assistant—checks in, leading to havoc when the orangutan tries to escape crime.

Question 6

Why did Jason Alexander wear a toupee in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Jason Alexander, who began to bald at age 16, wore a toupee for the movie.

Question 7

Which real-world locations were used for the New York hotel scenes?

Accepted Answer

Some interior New York hotel scenes were filmed in Los Angeles at the old Bullocks Wilshire Building (no longer open) and at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

Question 8

Why was Rupert Everett cast as Lord Rutledge?

Accepted Answer

Director Ken Kwapis wanted at least one British actor since part of the movie was shot in London. Everett initially thought the script was silly but agreed due to career timing and being a Seinfeld fan.

Question 9

Which famous actor was considered for a cameo as Mr. Dubrow?

Accepted Answer

Director Ken Kwapis asked Clint Eastwood to cameo as Mr. Dubrow as an in-joke to his orangutan films, but Eastwood wanted too much money and was passed over.

Question 10

What conflict drives the plot of Dunston Checks In?

Accepted Answer

Hotel manager Robert Grant must postpone his family vacation when a hotel critic checks in, who is actually a jewel thief with an orangutan assistant named Dunston that causes havoc.

Dunston Checks In

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