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References
The King of Kings (1927)
This is referenced when Hughes wants another camera, and someone replies that " DeMille is making a biblical picture involving a crucifixion". In 1927, this could only be Demille's version of The King of Kings.
This is referenced when Hughes wants another camera, and someone replies that " DeMille is making a biblical picture involving a crucifixion". In 1927, this could only be Demille's version of The King of Kings.
London After Midnight (1927)
This film is mentioned in one of the 1927 scenes, where it is declared that the film will be a huge hit. Ironically, it's one of the most searched-after lost films today.
This film is mentioned in one of the 1927 scenes, where it is declared that the film will be a huge hit. Ironically, it's one of the most searched-after lost films today.
Scarface (1932)
Posters outside screening room, and mentioned by various characters
Posters outside screening room, and mentioned by various characters
King Kong (1933)
When Hughes is standing naked in his screening room, he shakes his fist at the screen and one of the aircraft in a dogfight explodes, bringing to mind King Kong's antics on the Empire State Building
When Hughes is standing naked in his screening room, he shakes his fist at the screen and one of the aircraft in a dogfight explodes, bringing to mind King Kong's antics on the Empire State Building
Alice Adams (1935)
Johnny Meyer tells Katharine Hepburn he loved her in Alice Adams
Johnny Meyer tells Katharine Hepburn he loved her in Alice Adams
Sylvia Scarlett (1935)
A scene takes place on the set of the filming, when Hughes first meets Katharine Hepburn.
A scene takes place on the set of the filming, when Hughes first meets Katharine Hepburn.
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Golf scene, shot recreation
Golf scene, shot recreation
Buck Rogers (1939)
Howard Hughes says about the XF-11: "She's my Buck Rogers ship"
Howard Hughes says about the XF-11: "She's my Buck Rogers ship"
The Women (1939)
Hughes and Hepburn attend the premiere to The Women
Hughes and Hepburn attend the premiere to The Women
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
When Hepburn takes Hughes home to meet her family in Connecticut, she introduces him to Uncle Willy, a minor but pivotal role in "Philadelphia Story."
When Hepburn takes Hughes home to meet her family in Connecticut, she introduces him to Uncle Willy, a minor but pivotal role in "Philadelphia Story."
Citizen Kane (1941)
Woman of the Year (1942)
The film portrays the moment with Katharine Hepburn first meets Spencer Tracy, on a movie set. The set is of the film Woman of the Year, their first film together.
The film portrays the moment with Katharine Hepburn first meets Spencer Tracy, on a movie set. The set is of the film Woman of the Year, their first film together.
Jane Eyre (1943)
Dr. Hepburn asks Kate Hepburn if she talked to Louis B. Mayer about possibly working on Jane Eyre.
Dr. Hepburn asks Kate Hepburn if she talked to Louis B. Mayer about possibly working on Jane Eyre.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
The line "I like the desert. It's hot there in the desert, but it's clean.", is also spoken by T.E. Lawrence saying he likes the desert because "It's clean."
The line "I like the desert. It's hot there in the desert, but it's clean.", is also spoken by T.E. Lawrence saying he likes the desert because "It's clean."
The Shining (1980)
When talking to a waitress at the Cocoanut Grove, Hughes gives his hotel room number as 217. This is an oblique reference to The Shining. The Overlook hotel of The Shining was once owned (and is haunted) by "Horace Derwent", a figure based on Howard Hughes. It's most haunted room is room 217, where Danny is attacked by the woman in the bath. Room 237 was used in the film of The Shining (the novel had the room as 217) to avoid hotel guests being scared of room 217.
When talking to a waitress at the Cocoanut Grove, Hughes gives his hotel room number as 217. This is an oblique reference to The Shining. The Overlook hotel of The Shining was once owned (and is haunted) by "Horace Derwent", a figure based on Howard Hughes. It's most haunted room is room 217, where Danny is attacked by the woman in the bath. Room 237 was used in the film of The Shining (the novel had the room as 217) to avoid hotel guests being scared of room 217.
Referenced in
Entourage: The Scene (2004)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Howard Hughes: His Life, Loves and Films (2004)
Documentary tie-in to feature release
Documentary tie-in to feature release
Martin Scorsese, l'émotion par la musique (2005)
Martin Scorsese talks about it
Martin Scorsese talks about it
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
George Lucas mentions this movie
George Lucas mentions this movie
The Benchwarmers (2006)
on shelf in video store
on shelf in video store
HBO First Look: The Departed: Facing a Loaded Gun (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2009)
Included in a $200 question
Included in a $200 question
Jeopardy!: 2010 College Championship Semifinal 3 (2010)
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Oscars Since 2000"
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Oscars Since 2000"
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.125 (2010)
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Female Singers"
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Female Singers"
General Hospital: Episode #1.12062 (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011)
When introducing Cate Blanchett, James Franco mentions she played Katharine Hepburn.
When introducing Cate Blanchett, James Franco mentions she played Katharine Hepburn.
At the Movies: 25 Years of Margaret & David (2011)
Mentioned by Margaret as the movie for which guest host Cate Blanchett won an Oscar®
Mentioned by Margaret as the movie for which guest host Cate Blanchett won an Oscar®
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.71 (2012)
Gerard Butler mentions that John Logan wrote the film
Gerard Butler mentions that John Logan wrote the film
Features
The Jazz Singer (1927)
Hell's Angels (1930)
The Outlaw (1943)
Featured in
Scorsese on Scorsese (2004)
Clips are used in the documentary.
Clips are used in the documentary.
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005)
A small clip was presented as part of some of the nominated films.
A small clip was presented as part of some of the nominated films.
11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
A small clip was presented as part of the six nominated films for the best cast in a film.
A small clip was presented as part of the six nominated films for the best cast in a film.
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005)
Nominated in multiple categories
Nominated in multiple categories
A Life Without Limits: The Making of 'The Aviator' (2005)
clips shown
clips shown
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010)
Clips shown in a Martin Scorcese tribute
Clips shown in a Martin Scorcese tribute
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inception/Predators/The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
"DiCaprio in 3 Minutes or Less" segment
"DiCaprio in 3 Minutes or Less" segment
Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel (2011)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
