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Factual error: The scene at the car lot in the beginning is supposed to take place in Chicago. Mountains and palm trees are visible in one angle when Clark is talking to Ed about the car being the wrong one.

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Continuity mistake: In St. Louis, after the guy asks for five dollars, Ellen says, "That's a fair deal." She turns her head to the right and smiles. The shot cuts to an outside look at the front of the car. Ellen isn't smiling anymore.

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Visible crew/equipment: When Aunt Edna tells Eddie "see I told you he wouldn't like them", Clark closes the door in her face. A film light is reflected in the center of the frame.

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Revealing mistake: Christie Brinkley supposedly jumps in the pool naked but she's wearing a flesh colored top that can be seen in several shots.

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Continuity mistake: When the Griswolds are lost in Arizona the sky goes from overcast to almost clear during the "jump" scene.

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Continuity mistake: When Clark gets pulled over for killing Edna's dog, the sun angle changes constantly, and it even appears the car switches sides of the road. Watch the shadows and the background.

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Continuity mistake: The dog changes at least once from when they first get him at Cousin Eddie's to the camp when Rusty has him at the pool. They are two different dogs.

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Factual error: As the family is pulling into Coolidge, KS, mountains are visible in the background. Kansas doesn't have mountains.

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