Editing Doctor Dolittle (1967 film) (section)

===Filming===
In June 1966, [[principal photography]] was underway, with the scenes that take place in the fictional village of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh being shot in [[Castle Combe]], [[Wiltshire]]. All signs of modern life in Castle Combe, such as cars, television antennas, and [[Coca-Cola]] promotional signs, were removed or hidden, which irritated the locals,{{sfn|Harris|2008|pp=199–200}}{{sfn|Kennedy|2014|pp=44–45}} and, in an attempt to raise publicity for how the village was being treated, British Army officer (and future explorer) [[Ranulph Fiennes]] even attempted to blow up a concrete dam built by the production to block a stream.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.filmstories.co.uk/features/a-few-real-moments-of-deliberate-sabotage-on-the-set-of-movies/|work=Film Stories|title=5 real examples of deliberate sabotage on the set of movies|author=Simon Brew|date=April 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Petherick |first1=Sam |title=Sir Ranulph Fiennes admits he narrowly avoided prison after blowing up Dr Doolittle movie dam |url=https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/sir-ranulph-fiennes-admits-narrowly-1818913 |access-date=8 January 2025 |issue=Somerset Live |date=24 July 2018}}</ref> Additionally, the filmmakers did not realize that the animals trained for the production would be quarantined upon entering the United Kingdom, and, at considerable expense, they had to replace the animals to meet production deadlines. The producers ignored reports of the area's frequently rainy summers, and the weather continually interfered with shooting and caused health problems for the animals. As if that were not enough, [[Richard Attenborough]] was hired to replace [[Hugh Griffith]] in the role of Albert Blossom during the shoot.{{sfn|Harris|2008|pp=199–200}} Production costs soared to $15&nbsp;million.

In October, the shoot moved to [[Marigot Bay]] in [[Saint Lucia]]. This location had its own issues, and problems related to insects and frequent tropical storms delayed filming and left eight crew members bedridden due to vomiting, diarrhea, and high fever.{{sfn|Kennedy|2014|pp=46–7}} The Great Pink Sea Snail proved to be problematic not only because of its poor design, but also due to the fact that the island's children had recently been struck by a gastrointestinal epidemic caused by freshwater snails; mobs of angry locals threw rocks at the large prop. Within a month, the film had fallen 39 days behind schedule, and the production crew had to decamp back to [[California]].{{sfn|Harris|2008|pp=242–243}}

After reconstructing the sets on the Fox studio lot in California,{{sfn|Kennedy|2014|p=45}} the production budget reached $17&nbsp;million. Four months later, after principal photography was complete, Harrison insisted on re-recording his songs live on set. This infuriated conductor [[Lionel Newman]], but he gave in to Harrison's demands, even though it meant more work for him, since the orchestral arrangements had to be added later. Filming was finished by April 1967.{{sfn|Harris|2008|pp=282–283}}{{sfn|Kennedy|2014|pp=45–46}}

====Personality conflicts====
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Personality conflicts added to the tension on the set. Anthony Newley was incensed by comments made by Harrison that he deemed [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]]. Harrison was apparently jealous of his Jewish co-star's participation in the project, and he demanded Newley's role be reduced and would disrupt scenes featuring Newley.{{sfn|Harris|2008|p=242}} Geoffrey Holder received racist abuse from Harrison's entourage.{{sfn|Harris|2008|pp=242–243}} The younger cast members grew to loathe Harrison for this abuse, and they retaliated by antagonizing him.{{sfn|Harris|2008|p=242}}

====Animal issues====
Over 1,200 live animals were used in the film, all of which required understudies. There are anecdotes of a goat eating Fleischer's script, and a parrot that learned to yell "cut".{{sfn|Kennedy|2014|p=44}}{{sfn|Medved|Medved|1984|p=121}} At one point, ducks were placed in a lake, but did not have their water-repellent feathers, as it was the wrong time of year, so they began to sink, and crew members had to jump in the water to save them.{{sfn|Medved|Medved|1984|p=122}} Animals also bit and defecated on the cast and crew, including Harrison.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}