Secrets About Home Alone That Make The Movie Even Better

Published on November 17, 2019 By Chloe Draws

John Candy filmed all his scenes in one day

Ever the slick professional, John Candy played Gus Polinski, the “Polka King of the Midwest,” in Home Alone and instead of taking days to film his scenes in the movie, he completed them all in less than 24 hours.

Home Alone
20th Century Fox

Candy was a regular in many of John Hughes’ movies and knew exactly what he needed to do in order to get the best take. Candy did not mess around on set, came prepared, got the job done and wrapped it up very quickly.