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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) was a Musical - Comedy Film directed by Richard Lester and produced by Melvin Frank.

Academy Awards 1966 --- Ceremony Number 39 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Music - ScoringKen ThorneWon
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

By Beatrice on Apr 21, 2019 From Flickers in Time

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Directed by Richard Lester Written by Melvin Frank and Michael Pertwee from the book to the Broadway musical and an ancient play by Titus Maccias Plautus 1966/USA Melvin Frank Production First viewing/Netflix rental Add Stephen Sondheim’s songs to... Read full article

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By Marisa on Jan 7, 2012 From The Timothy Carey Experience

I got one vote for a forum (from my husband), so that’s good enough for me! Please click on the image below (it’s also in the sidebar to your right) and you will be whisked away to the brand new TCE forum! See you there! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are co... Read full article

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Quotes:

Hysterium: I live to grovel.
Erronius: My daughter, a eunuch?
Pseudolus: An honest virgin! What a terrible combination!
Pseudolus: I shall return in a nonce. At most, two nonces.
Hero: People do not go around freeing slaves every day.
Pseudolus: Be the first. Start a fashion.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Facts
Screenwriter Michael Pertwee is the brother of Jon Pertwee who portrays Crassus.
"Miles Gloriosus," literally translated, is the Latin term for "glorious soldier." But it is also Latin slang for "blowhard" and "braggart."
Zero Mostel and Jack Gilford reprised their roles from the original Broadway production. Phil Silvers had been offered the role of Psuedolus on Broadway, but turned it down because he couldn't wear his glasses, and feared an onstage accident. Silvers went on to play Psuedolus in a 1972 revival.
The line "Was 1 a good year?" was originally intended for the stage play, but was omitted because it was thought too leading. Somehow, though, it found its way into the film.
Michael Crawford (Hero) did most of his stunts himself.
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