The Wildest Myths Viewers Have Been Led to Believe by Movies & Media

Myth #16 – It’s Illegal to Yell “Fire” In a Crowded Theater

There is no law against yelling “fire” in a crowded theater. The idea comes from a court decision regarding the distribution of pamphlets in opposition to the draft during WWI.

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The More You Know

  • While filming ‘The Machinist,’ Christian Bale only ate an apple and a can of tuna each day. His goal was to weigh 100 pounds before producers stopped him.
  • Beck Hansen wrote and composed the music played by the fictional band S*x Bob-omb in the movie "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World".
  • Toto was paid $125 per week while filming The Wizard of Oz.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio did not do the drawing in ‘Titanic’
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