Best family movie trivia of 1956

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The King and I picture

Trivia: The King of Siam depicted in the film is King Mongkut, who ruled Siam from 1851 until his death in 1868.

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Around the World in 80 Days picture

Trivia: There was no balloon in Jules Verne's book. Thank to this film, most people now can't imagine "Around the World in 80 Days" without the balloon. (Gas balloon, not a hot air balloon as most people think).

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Deduce, You Say picture

Trivia: On the wall near the door in the "Henry the Eighth's Fifth", there is a sign saying "Burton's Rock Beer" - a reference to John Burton, a production manager at Warner Brothers.

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Heaven Scent picture

Trivia: When the cat is scared by one of the dogs at the start of the cartoon, behind them you can see a shop with "M. Edourd Selzer Bottles" on the front window - a reference to the Warner Brothers producer Eddie Selzer.

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The Honey-Mousers picture

Trivia: When Ralph is raiding the fridge, you can see a bottle of "Pierce's Beer" behind him. This is a reference is the cartoon's story writer, Tedd Pierce.

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Rocket Squad picture

Trivia: When Porky and Daffy are at the computer, there are several buttons with the names of Warner Brothers staff on them: John Burton, Tedd Pierce, C.M. (Chuck) Jones, Mel Blanc, Norman Moray and Eddie Selzer.

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Gee Whiz-z-z-z-z-z-z picture

Trivia: The billboard that displays the cartoon's title at the start has "Selzer Sign Service" on the top of it - a reference to the Warner Brothers producer, Eddie Selzer.

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Stupor Duck picture

Trivia: When Cluck Trent (Daffy) takes a break from writing, he pulls out from his pocket a box of "Dr. Pierce's Mild Pills" - a reference to the Warner Brothers story writer, Tedd Pierce.

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