Billy Wilder Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
24th August 2011
Fact: Some Like It Hot director Billy Wilder is to be forever immortalised for his contributions to Hollywood - he's been honoured with a commemorative U.S. Postal Service stamp. Wilder, as well as legendary stars John Ford, Frank Capra, and John Huston will also be recognised in the Great Film Directors collectable set.
10th June 2009
Fact: Actor Tony Curtis has revealed Jack Lemmon's character in Some Like It Hot was originally to be played by Frank Sinatra. Director Billy Wilder picked Lemmon after telling Curtis, "I think Frank would be too much trouble".
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