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Well, the Empire State was about 40 high in the studio. King Kong was a little model about 2 high, and the scenery that
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"Well, the Empire State was about 40' high in the studio. King Kong was a little model about 2' high, and the scenery that he worked in was in proportion to his size"

- Fay Wray

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This quote by Fay Wray is referring to the filming of the 1933 traditional motion picture, King Kong. The Empire State Building was a miniature model that was just 40 feet high in the studio. King Kong himself was a much smaller design, just 2 feet high. The scenery that King Kong engaged with was also in percentage to his size. This quote reveals the level of information and care that entered into the making of the film. The filmmakers wanted to make sure that the audience seemed like they were watching a real huge ape climb up the Empire State Building. By making the surroundings in percentage to King Kong's size, the audience was able to suspend their disbelief and be totally immersed in the film. This quote is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the filmmakers and actors that made King Kong such a traditional film.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Fay Wray between September 15, 1907 and August 8, 2004. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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