Iron Man (2008 film) in casting Downey, but would not take no for an answer, saying, "It was my job as a director to show that it was the best choice creatively ... everybody knew he was talented [and] certainly by studying the Iron Man role and developing that script I realized that the character seemed to line-up with Robert in all the good and bad ways. Downey earned $500,000 for the role. While preparing for filming, Favreau and Downey were given a tour of SpaceX by Elon Musk. Downey said, "Elon was someone Tony probably hung out with and partied with, or more
A Sailor-Made Man at its 40-plus minute length to see which parts didn't work. However, the audiences enjoyed the extended cut so much, Lloyd decided not to change a thing and kept it as a 4-reel comedy. "It is a riot of fun," said a reviewer for "Photoplay," "and boasts a first-rate story, too. He can ever be depended on to add fresh material to his laughing-stock. Mildred Davis is, as always, a pleasing foil." Against a budget of just over $77,000, "A Sailor-Made Man" grossed $485,285, making it a surprise hit. A Sailor-Made Man A Sailor-Made Man is a 1921 American silent