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In the Alfred Hitchcock classic "The Birds," Tippi Hedren was actually cut in the face by a bird during the shooting of one sequence. (Photo: Keystone/Getty)
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Happy Birthday, ...This week, Universal Pictures celebrates 100 years of movie magic. Keep clicking for 100 little-known facts about some of Hollywood's greatest films, stars and more.—Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Wong Maye-E/AP)
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1. Once Upon a T...Universal Film Manufacturing Company was officially incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Company legend says Carl Laemmle was inspired to name his company Universal after seeing “Universal Pipe Fittings” written on a passing delivery wagon. (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty)
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2. Toga! Toga! T...The only physical damage made during the filming of "National Lampoon’s Animal House" was when John Belushi made a hole in the wall with a guitar. The actual Sigma Nu fraternity house (which subbed for the fictitious Delta House) never repaired it, and instead framed the hole in honor of the film. (Photo: Universal)
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3. Phone HomeThe working title for "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" was “A Boy’s Life.” (Photo: Universal)
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4. 'That Ingenio...In the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front," the Greek writing on the blackboard in the schoolroom is the beginning of Homer’s "Odyssey": “Tell me, oh Muse, of that ingenious hero who traveled far and wide.” (Photo: Universal)
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5. A Career Is B...In 1969, a then-22-year old Steven Spielberg was assigned to direct the Universal Television series pilot, "Night Gallery." It’s safe to say things went pretty well for Steven after that. (Photo: Angela Deane-Drummond/Evening Standard/Getty)
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6. DudeThe word “dude” in "The Big Lebowski" is used approximately 161 times in the movie: 160 times spoken and once in text (in the credits for “Gutterballs” in the second dream sequence). The F-word, or a variation of the F-word, is used 292 times. The Dude says “man” 147 times in the movie — that’s nearly 1.5 times a minute. (Photo: Universal)
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7. Number OneThe first feature filmed at Universal City was "Damon and Pythias" in 1914. (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty)
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8. Monkey AroundPresident Ronald Reagan starred in the 1951 Universal feature film, "Bedtime for Bonzo." (Photo: Universal)
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9. Great Scott!"Back to the Future’s" DeLorean time machine is actually a licensed, registered vehicle in the state of California. While the vanity license plate used in the film says “OUTATIME,” the DeLorean’s actual license plate reads 3CZV657. (Photo: Universal)
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10. How to Win a...The film "A Beautiful Mind" was shot in sequence in order to help Russell Crowe better develop his character’s emotional and physical arc. (Photo: Universal)
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11. An American ..."American Graffiti’s" budget was exactly $777,777.77, and it was delivered on time – and on budget. (Photo: Universal)
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12. Birds of a F...In the Alfred Hitchcock classic "The Birds," Tippi Hedren was actually cut in the face by a bird during the shooting of one sequence. (Photo: Keystone/Getty)
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13. Solid as a R...Throughout his career, Rock Hudson appeared in 46 feature films with Universal, including "Pillow Talk," "All That Heaven Allows" and "Magnificent Obsession." In 1953, he was elected Mayor of Universal City.
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14. Warm Apple P...The infamous apple pie in the movie "American Pie" was purchased by the production from Costco. (Photo: Universal)
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15. Lunch Is Ser...In the movie "The Breakfast Club," the students ate the following for lunch — Andrew: A bag of chips, chocolate cookies, three sandwiches, milk, a banana and an apple. Claire: Sushi. Allison: Sandwich with Pixie Stix and Captain Crunch cereal. Brian: Soup, sandwich with peanut butter and jam and apple juice. Bender: Nothing. (Photo: Universal)
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16. I Wish I Kne...In "Brokeback Mountain," the song Jack plays on his harmonica is “He Was a Friend of Mine,” the same song Willie Nelson sings during the closing credits. (Photo: Universal)
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17. Big BucksThe film "Buck Privates" took in $4 million at the U.S. box office (at a time when theater admission ranged between 10 and 25 cents). (Photo: Universal)
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18. For the Troo...A sneak preview of the film "Buck Privates" was held in late January 1941 for soldiers at Fort MacArthur, California. (Photo: Universal)
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19. Home Sweet H...The Munsters' house on Colonial Street was originally built for the 1946 production, "So Goes My Love." (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty)
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20. 'Do the Righ...The title of the movie "Do The Right Thing" comes from a Malcolm X quote: “You’ve got to do the right thing."
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More Universal P...Want more fun facts? Check out all 100 Universal Pictures fun facts by clicking here. (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty)
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