About this Video

• Video Title: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory: 10 Weird Facts You Never Noticed!
• Channel: Movies We Love
• Speakers: The speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
• Duration: 00:08:06

Introduction

This video presents ten unusual facts about the filming of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, supplementing the story with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and production details. The video aims to entertain viewers, particularly fans of the film, with lesser-known information.

Key Takeaways

1. Gene Wilder's Entrance: Gene Wilder's initial entrance was a planned somersault to create intrigue and uncertainty about his character.
2. Roald Dahl's Inspiration: Roald Dahl based elements of the story on his own experiences with Cadbury's chocolate taste tests at school.
3. Quaker Oats Sponsorship: Quaker Oats funded the film to promote their new Wonka chocolate bar, influencing the film's title.
4. Blueberry Makeup's Side Effects: The blue makeup used on Denise Nickerson (Violet Beauregarde) caused her skin to temporarily turn blue even after filming.
5. Munich Filming Location: Exterior scenes were filmed in Munich, Germany, for cost-effectiveness, resulting in a cultural mismatch within the film's setting.
6. Authentic Boat Scene Reactions: Child actors were not warned about the boat scene, resulting in genuinely frightened reactions.
7. Oompa Loompa Antics: The Oompa Loompas were recruited from circuses and were known for their antics, including a shoe-related prank.
8. Chocolate River's Composition: The chocolate river was not made of real chocolate, consisting primarily of colored water due to unsuccessful attempts to use cocoa powder.
9. Denise Nickerson's Crush: Denise Nickerson (Violet Beauregarde) had a crush on Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket) and was embarrassed by a scene requiring her to pick her nose.
10. Gene Wilder's Casting: Gene Wilder was chosen over several well-known actors, including Fred Astaire and Peter Sellers, and even Monty Python expressed interest in the role.
11. Bonus Fact: Unscripted Yelling: Jack Albertson (Grandpa Joe) and Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket) were surprised by Gene Wilder's yelling in the office scene, making their reactions genuine.

The transcript states that none of the child actors were warned in advance about the infamous boat scene. This scene involved the lights dimming, the tunnel twisting, and Gene Wilder delivering a chilling, surreal monologue. The children's frightened expressions and uneasy reactions were therefore completely authentic and unexpected. Many people watching believed something had genuinely gone wrong on set.