1956—Michael Anderson, director—starring David Niven, Cantinflas, Shirley Maclaine
Around the World in 80 Days, based on the Jules Verne novel, is said to hold the record for the most costumes ever (74,685—plus 36,092 “trinkets”) in a Hollywood production. 68,894 actors and extras, and 7,959 animals, were filmed in 112 locations in 13 countries. The film is a constant delight for vintage movie lovers as one golden age actor after another—dozens, all told—appears in a small role or cameo. This Oscar-winner for Best Motion Picture introduced English-speaking audiences to the delights of the great Mexican comedian Cantinflas (whom Charlie Chaplin once called “the world’s greatest clown”) as David Niven’s valet.