Around the World in 80 Days

Continuity mistake: When Passepartout unties the rope holding the balloon there are two men with blue suits and grey top hats greeting Fogg. A shot later they're suddenly away from him.

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Continuity mistake: When Fix orders to open the prison cell, Aouda stands up. The way her grey shroud falls and covers her dress differs between shots.

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Factual error: During the balloon ride the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is seen. It began to be built in 1875, 3 years after the date the movie is set.

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Factual error: The Welsh Guards parading at the start of the film weren't formed until 1915. The film is set in 1872.

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Continuity mistake: The Mongolia ship on the Indian harbor (a set) is different to the one that sails the sea (a real ship), note the design of the hull and its rust stains.

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Visible crew/equipment: The first time we see Fogg the shadow of the camera operator (film director?) and camera sliding smoothly along tracks is perfectly visible.

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Sir Francis Gromarty: One thousand pounds for an elephant? It's outrageous! You've been diddled.
Phileas Fogg: Undoubtedly. But it's not often one needs an elephant in a hurry.

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Trivia: There was no balloon in Jules Verne's book. Thank to this film, most people now can't imagine "Around the World in 80 Days" without the balloon. (Gas balloon, not a hot air balloon as most people think).

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