Horror movie legend Christopher Lee baffled American crewmembers on the set of upcoming movie THE RESIDENT - he was knighted during filming.
The actor takes on a guest role in the movie, which is part of a new batch of thrillers being produced by the revamped Hammer Film company.
And he had an extra reason to celebrate on set - he was made a Sir by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during production of the movie last year (09).
Hammer Films boss Simon Oakes tells Empire magazine, "He didn't actually get the sword on the shoulder. But the news came out while he was making the film. All the Brits were terribly excited. The Yanks were going, 'What's all that about?'"