Packet 4: Tossup 4

In this film, flaming arrows bounce off shields during a nighttime attack on a “Moon Gate” designed by John DeCuir. In this film, a character exclaims “I asked it of [his predecessor], I demand it of you” after ordering, “on your knees!” (15[1])This film cuts from a toy boat floating in a bath to a full size counterpart that has pink sails and emits pink smoke. Renié, Irene Sharaff, and Vittorio Nino Novarese’s many costumes for this film include an entirely (*) golden gown and headdress in the shape of phoenix wings. (10[1])This film’s three-year production included two fired directors, a move from Pinewood to Cinecittà, and a very public affair between the co-stars. For 10 points, Fox almost (10[1])went bankrupt on what epic starring Elizabeth Taylor as an Egyptian queen? ■END■

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