Katharine Hepburn appeared in only one other western, The Sea of Grass (1947).
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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Filming began in February 1990.
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The last scene filmed was the one in which Kevin is running through the water-filled basement. It was filmed at the local high school's swimming pool.
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Roberts Blossom considered this movie one of the high points in his career after its release. Blossom said kids would often recognize him from playing Old Man Marley and ask "Aren't you the guy . . .?"
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This movie was initially a Warner Brothers production. When Twentieth Century Fox took over the project, the budget grew from $14 million to $17 million. After the acquisition of Twentieth Century Fox by Walt Disney Pictures in March 2019, the first three movies in the Home Alone franchise are available to watch on Disney+.
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The ornaments on which Marv steps after climbing through the window were made of sugar. Daniel Stern insisted on walking on them barefoot. His screaming reaction in this movie is acting.
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The novelization, written by Todd Strasser, gives away some details not revealed in this movie, notably the name of Buzz's pet tarantula as "Axl", while Peter's job is given as a successful businessman, and Kate is a fashion designer, somewhat explaining mannequins in the basement, the two sewing machines, and the money that is used to pay for pizza in this movie and used to order room service by Kevin in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).
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There is a cardboard cutout of Michael Jordan in this movie. Jordan was Macaulay Culkin's favorite basketball player.
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The ornaments on which Marv steps were actually candy.
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Chris Columbus envisioned a scene in which the furnace comes to life, gets up on all fours, and chases Kevin to the stairs. The scene would have cost over $1 million, so it was trimmed down to the furnace simply lighting up and groaning Kevin's name.
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At the end of the movie where it snows outside Kevin's house, the snow was actually mashed potato flakes.
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Warren Beatty was considered for the role of Peter McCallister.
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The only screen time Joe Pesci (Harry) has with Kevin's family in this movie and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) is at the beginning of this one, when he is at the McCallister house impersonating a police officer. His co-star, Daniel Stern (Marv), does not have any screen time with Kevin's family in either movie.
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Chris Farley auditioned for Santa Claus.
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The movie is considered a traditional Christmas movie in Poland. It has aired on national television during primetime Christmas season every year since 1990. In 2011, the movie aired on December 23, with an audience of over five million, making it the most popular show aired during the Christmas season in Poland.
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It's speculated that Kevin's cousin Fuller's name is actually a cruel nickname given to him by Uncle Frank because in this movie it's established Fuller wets the bed and he drinks too much Pepsi.
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Almost every piece of furniture and decor in the McCallister home (including the wallpaper, carpet and tile) contains the colors red and green.
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Michael Douglas, Kevin Costner, Martin Sheen, Dan Aykroyd, Charles Grodin, John Travolta, Tom Skerritt, Bill Murray, Jim Belushi, Chevy Chase, Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Sean Penn, Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, Christopher Lloyd, Rick Moranis, Dennis Quaid, Jack Nicholson, John Goodman, Robin Williams, Mark Linn-Baker, Steve Martin, Alan Thicke, Bruce Willis, Tony Danza, Dave Thomas, Robert Hays, John Ritter, Ed O'Neill, Jeff Daniels, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were considered for the role of Peter McCallister.
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Sandra Macat, who played Santa's Elf, played a Flight Attendant in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).
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The police station was actually a high school office.
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Home Alone - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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