Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

Mr. Deeds

Mr. Deeds is an Adam Sandler film that's probably been buried in the back of your mind until right now. This 2002 film scored low with critics and audiences, despite Winona Ryder as a leading lady. The original was made all the way back in 1936 as a romantic dramedy titled "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town."

The Ladykillers

The Coen brothers are known for instant classics like "Fargo" and "The Big Lebowski, but do you know about this 2004 film? This was their way back onto the scene after a major flop in the box office. This 1955 British movie was perfect to recreate with cast members like Tom Hanks and Irma P. Hall. It didn't fare so well...

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The More You Know

  • For Dr. Strangelove, Peter Sellers was paid $1 million, 55 percent of the film’s budget.
  • Michael Fassbender had makeup artists put alcohol on his mustache for a role.
  • The cat in "The Godfather" was a stray.
  • Only three films have won “The Big Five” Oscars
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.