Did Chevy Chase break his hand filming Christmas vacation?

Did Chevy Chase break his hand filming Christmas vacation?

Chevy Chase actually broke his pinky finger while punching Santa Claus. He resorts to kicking and clubbing the decorations after that. The film kept rolling, and the take was used.

What was Chevy Chase’s name in family vacation?

Clark W. Griswold
Chevy Chase as Clark W. Griswold, the patriarch of the Griswold Family. Beverly D’Angelo as Ellen Griswold, the wife of Clark. Anthony Michael Hall as Russell “Rusty” Griswold, the son of Clark and Ellen.

Was John Candy in family vacation?

National Lampoon’s Vacation – 7/3 – buy tickets The Griswolds are going on vacation. John Candy plays a Wally World security guard that has the misfortune of meeting Clark and family at the end of a stressful journey.

How much did Chevy Chase get paid for National Lampoon’s Vacation?

Chevy earned $6 million for 1989’s “Christmas Vacation”. That’s the same as $12.5 million in today’s dollars.

How old was Juliette Lewis in Christmas Vacation?

Now, as 40 year-old Juliette, I think back and say to myself, “I was a Griswold. How cute.”

Where did they film Summer Rental with John Candy?

Summer Rental, starring the late John Candy, was filmed in and around the beaches of Pinellas County. The story of a burned-out air traffic controller who is told by his bosses to take a long break is billed as a comedy. And there are plenty of laughs. But as with life, there are a couple tears tucked in there as well.

Is Chevy Chase from a wealthy family?

Born Cornelius Crane Chase, the actor better known as Chevy Chase was raised in a prominent New York family. His mother was reportedly an heir to the Crane Plumbing family fortune and his stepmother was an heir to the Folgers Coffee company. Chase spent his summers at the Crane family estate in Massachusetts.

Did they really ride the roller coaster in National Lampoon’s Vacation?

20. The scenes inside the park were shot at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. The cast had to ride the roller coasters so many times that the looks of fear and nausea on their faces are real.

How old was Beverly D’Angelo when she filmed Christmas vacation?

29
Beverly D’Angelo: I didn’t want to even do the first “Vacation”! I had just like come off “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” I was on a little hot streak and you know the rule of thumb is: “don’t work with animals or kids.” I was 29 and Anthony Michael Hall was 15.