Taylor's first name, George, is never mentioned in the film. He is referred to only as "Taylor."
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Right before Taylor gives the female ape (Zira) the piece of paper with his name on it, while he is fighting the other ape, the shadow of the camera is seen on the bottom of the cage. See more...
Taylor's first name, George, is never mentioned in the film. He is referred to only as "Taylor."
To help keep Heston from hurting his feet when running, he was fitted with rubber soles molded to look like bare feet.
During breaks, the ape makeup couldn't be removed. It is interesting to note that the chimps naturally hung out with other chimps during breaks, the gorillas natually hung out with other gorillas, and the orangutans naturally hung out with other orangutans.
This film holds the world record for highest makeup budget.
During breaks, the ape makeup couldn't be removed, so almost all of the food eaten had to be fed through straws.
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