Some of the previous 80s trivia questions have discussed the phenomenon of movies that were later turned into Broadway shows, and then remade as movies all over again. The best example is "The Producers," but it also happened with "Little Shop Of Horrors."
This Friday, "Hairspray" hits the theaters, a film adaptation of a hit Broadway musical from 2002, that was based on the original John Waters film "Hairspray" from 1988. The thing that stands out in my mind is that this is the first time anyone has done a remake of a John Waters film. Granted, "Hairspray" was a lot more mainstream than the infamous director's earlier cult films. I doubt the big Hollywood studios are jumping at the chance to remake "Pink Flamingos" or "Female Trouble."
Actors from the original films like Divine, Edith Massey, and David Lochary have sadly passed away, leaving some big shoes to fill for anyone casting for a remake (John Travolta's got his work cut out for him, if you ask me). But enough ruminations. The original 1988 version of "Hairspray" included actors like Divine and Mink Stole, who appeared in Waters' earlier films. But it also included a newcomer. What was the name of the actress who got her first big break playing Tracy Turnblad in the original 1988 version of "Hairspray?"
Bonus Question: Divine was an essential part of so many John Waters films, and "Hairspray" was the last the two would complete together. But Divine always got the best lines in any of the films in which she appeared. Can you complete this line? "Tracy, I have told you about that hair. All ratted up like a _______ _______."
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The answer to the Trivia Question (What was the name of the actress who got her first big break playing Tracy Turnblad in the original 1988 version of "Hairspray?") was Ricki Lake.
The answer to the Bonus Question (Can you complete this line? "Tracy, I have told you about that hair. All ratted up like a _______ _______.") was 'teenage Jezebel."
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