Prof. Flostre says that the statue Jo Stockton hits him with is worth 200,000 FRF. In 1956/1957 the exchange rate hovered near 3.5 FRF to the dollar, or about $57,000 USD. Adjusted for inflation this is roughly $470,000 in 2013.
Much has been written about the crew having to contend with rainy weather in Paris during production. For a comparison of how the film might have looked if the sun hadn't appeared from time to time, compare the "Bonjour, Paris!" number from the film - mostly shot in brilliant sunshine - with alternate footage shot on a rainy day that is featured in the trailer.
At the end of the film, we see Dick leave an evening fashion show party to join Jo at the church for the final dance. But once the church scene begins, a hazy filter can't hide the fact that it was shot in broad daylight (complete with blue sky), even though it should still be evening.
In the darkroom scene, the print is left in the fixer for an insufficient amount of time; an experienced photographer, like Dick Avery is supposed to be, would not make this mistake.
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Is "Funny Face" based on a book?
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No. Funny Face is taken from a 1927 musical composed by George and Ira Gershwin.