Factual error: The drumkit Roger is using with Smile is a Sonor Hilite which was manufactured in the late 80s.
Continuity mistake: When Freddie gives the ring to Mary, his right hand is either below the ring case or holding the front part, depending on the shot.
Continuity mistake: When the movie begins and Freddie is launching suitcases, the colour and type of the bags is not continuous between the first shot and the immediate wide angle.
Continuity mistake: While the band talks with John Reid for first time, the sun changes between shots.
Answer: There is no major significance other than he felt Queen deserved more volume. Queen was one of the biggest bands in the world at that time.
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