20 little-known facts about cult classic films and shows

Joker | Image Source: Netflix (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Joker | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

1) Julie Andrews was flung into the mud every single time the helicopter passed her while filming the hilltop scene in The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music | Image Source: 20th Century-Fox
The Sound of Music | Image Source: 20th Century-Fox

In The Sound of Music, during that legendary scene atop the hill, Julie Andrews faced a specific problem for the first time in her life: every time that helicopter flew overhead, she was flung into the mud. She had to face this challenge during the actual filming.

Still, this intentional technique gave her shot that kind of authenticity, which translated into the joyful spontaneity of the performance. Interestingly, in 2022, Andrews could reflect on how the movie endures to this day. This gives thanks for how well this movie could continue to reach new and younger audiences, even while introducing the timeless music and themes of love and family.

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Edited by Mudeet Arora