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Why did the producers of 'Home Alone' believe the movie was cursed?
They believed the movie was cursed because they had initially jerked Larry Hankin around during negotiations with Daniel Stern, leading to a sense of guilt and a series of technical issues during filming.
What role did Larry Hankin almost land in 'Home Alone'?
Larry Hankin was almost cast as the replacement for Daniel Stern, who was threatening to quit over a pay dispute.
How much did Larry Hankin get paid for his small role in 'Home Alone'?
Larry Hankin was paid $10,000 for a half-day's work, which included three lines as a cop.
What unusual prop did Larry Hankin request for his role in 'Home Alone'?
Larry Hankin requested to be eating a glazed donut while delivering his three lines as a cop.
What technical issues occurred during Larry Hankin's filming of his scene in 'Home Alone'?
Multiple technical issues occurred, including the camera going off the dolly, a light exploding and raining glass, and other disruptions that required multiple retakes.
How did Larry Hankin's small role in 'Home Alone' end up in the final cut of the movie?
Despite multiple technical issues, the take where a donut crumb slowly rolled on the phone's mouthpiece was deemed a 'money shot' and included in the final movie.
What was the significance of the donut crumb in Larry Hankin's scene?
The donut crumb stuck to the phone's mouthpiece and slowly rolled off, which was captured in the final take and became a memorable moment in the movie.
What was the moral of Larry Hankin's story about his experience with 'Home Alone'?
The moral was that the producers' kindness and the payment they offered to Larry Hankin helped remove the curse from the movie, leading to its success.
- Larry Hankin was almost cast as a replacement for Daniel Stern in Home Alone.
- The production was plagued by problems, leading the producers to believe it was cursed.
- Larry's request for a glazed donut during filming added to the chaos and ultimately became a memorable part of the movie.
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