Continuity mistake: When Ralphie's father is sitting in the chair reading the funnies (before the dogs ruin the turkey), there is a small gold lampshade sitting on the table next to him. In the first shot, there is a Christmas bow on it. In the following shot, the bow has disappeared.
A Christmas Story (1983)
Plot summary
Directed by: Bob Clark
Starring: Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Peter Billingsley, Scott Schwartz
Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas and does everything he can to convince his parents and Santa Claus that it's the perfect gift. Along the way, Ralphie faces numerous obstacles, including bullies, a strict teacher, and the warnings from adults that he'll shoot his eye out. Despite the challenges, Ralphie remains determined and hopeful. At the end Ralphie finally receives his beloved Red Ryder BB gun and realizing that the true magic of Christmas lies in the love and togetherness of his family.
More mistakes in A Christmas Story
Dad: 'Fra-gee-lay', that must be Italian.
Trivia: "A Christmas Story" is one of the favorite films of "South Park" co-creator Trey Parker. Parker used the inspiration of bully Scut Farkus to create Scott Tenorman, the bully from "South Park."
Question: Why do the parents have two twin beds in their bedroom, instead of one double bed? I thought that was just a TV gimmick from the old days when they weren't allowed to show a man and woman in bed together. Did people really sleep like that, or was it just a production design decision for the film? The movie was made in the '80's after all.
Chosen answer: Many married couples did (and still do) sleep like this. For example, one may be a restless sleeper and not wish to disturb their partner. Or they may just prefer to sleep alone. It's all down to personal choice, I don't think there's a rule that says couples have to share a bed.
Answer: Very common, especially back in the first half of the 20th century, for couples to sleep in separate beds.
Answer: It's most likely a reference to the twin-bed movie standards from the time in which the movie takes place (late '30s to early '40s).