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Quiz about Dearest Daddies
Quiz about Dearest Daddies

Dearest Daddies Trivia Quiz


Here is a chance to remember some of the leading men who played the best and worst dads in the movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helene61. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Helene61
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
362,843
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
766
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who played the irascible Mr. Day in a film about life with a father who refused to be baptized to the dismay of his devout wife? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which actor, not known for his singing voice, performed an Academy Award-winning song as an irresponsible father? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who played the emotionally-skewed dad in the 1949 film 'Edward, My Son'? To ensure his son's success in the movie, he committed arson, encouraged suicides and drove his wife to drink. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 'Next year she'll play an angel': these words foreshadowed a sad event in the life of a fictional father, who would have given every penny he owned for his daughter's life. Which actor portrayed this father? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which actor played the father who raised his son on a deserted island? In the film, he eventually had to fight his son over the son's misguided feelings for his own mother? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who played Jonas Wilkerson, the father of Emmy Slattery's baby in 'Gone With the Wind'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This actor played the dad to a teenage girl who helped him meet his hero, Ed Sullivan. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the comedy 'In and Out' (1997), who played Kevin Kline's beleaguered dad? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which British actor played Alexander Gromeko, Yuri Zhivago's foster father in 'Doctor Zhivago'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who played Doc Gibbs in the first film version of Thornton Wilder's great play, 'Our Town' (1940)? Hint



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1. Who played the irascible Mr. Day in a film about life with a father who refused to be baptized to the dismay of his devout wife?

Answer: William Powell

William Powell (1892-1984) was best known as the sophisticated Nick Charles in the 'Thin Man' films. Powell earned three Oscar nominations for his work in for 'The Thin Man' (1934), 'My Man Godfrey' (1936), and 'Life with Father' (1947). In the film 'Life with Father', he was stodgy and serious as Mr. Day. The film itself was a comedy, relating the real-life story of Clarence Day.
2. Which actor, not known for his singing voice, performed an Academy Award-winning song as an irresponsible father?

Answer: Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) played the dad who sang 'Call Me Irresponsible' in the film 'Papa's Delicate Condition'(1963). The song won Best Song at the Academy Awards. The film was a comedy about coming-of-age in Texas. Gleason was also well-known for his role on the sitcom 'The Honeymooners'. Besides acting, Gleason was also a comedian and musician.
3. Who played the emotionally-skewed dad in the 1949 film 'Edward, My Son'? To ensure his son's success in the movie, he committed arson, encouraged suicides and drove his wife to drink.

Answer: Spencer Tracy

In 'Edward, My Son', Spencer Tracy (1900-1967) played a father who was willing to lie, commit arson, and lead his wife to alcoholism just to enable his son's success. It was one of the first films to warn against enabling children. It also showed how plans for success often are destroyed by fate. Spencer Tracy was a prominent celebrity in Hollywood, and won two Oscar awards.
4. 'Next year she'll play an angel': these words foreshadowed a sad event in the life of a fictional father, who would have given every penny he owned for his daughter's life. Which actor portrayed this father?

Answer: Cary Grant

Cary Grant (1904-1986) played opposite Irene Dunne (1898-1990) in the film 'Penny Serenade' (1941). He portrayed a father who suffered a terrible loss. The movie is about the couple's attempt to care for a child while dealing with life's hardships. Cary Grant was one of the most popular actors of his time. He received two Oscar nominations, though he did not win.
5. Which actor played the father who raised his son on a deserted island? In the film, he eventually had to fight his son over the son's misguided feelings for his own mother?

Answer: George C. Scott

George C. Scott (1927-1999) played this father in 'The Savage Is Loose' (1974). He also produced this controversial film that originally earned an X-rating. After requesting audience feedback after showings, the film's rating was changed to R. The film told the tale of a family living on a deserted island. George C. Scott was a renowned actor, director, and producer.
6. Who played Jonas Wilkerson, the father of Emmy Slattery's baby in 'Gone With the Wind'?

Answer: Victor Jory

Victor Jory (1902-1982) played the nasty Jonas Wilkerson in 'Gone With the Wind' (1939). The film was based on the novel by the same name, and was about life during and after the American Civil War. Though he originally started out as a leading man, Jory's deep voice and scowling facial expression got him cast as the 'heavy' in most of his films.
7. This actor played the dad to a teenage girl who helped him meet his hero, Ed Sullivan.

Answer: Paul Lynde

Paul Lynde (1926-1982) was a perfectly stressed dad in 'Bye Bye Birdie' (1963). His humor and over-the-top characterization gave audiences real laughs. When he sang the song to 'Ed Sullivan', many of us smiled, knowing of 'The Sullivan Show's popularity. The film was about a celebrity who got drafted by the army. Lynde was both an actor and comedian.
8. In the comedy 'In and Out' (1997), who played Kevin Kline's beleaguered dad?

Answer: Wilfred Brimley

Wilfred Brimley played a supportive dad in the comedy 'In and Out' (1997). The film was a romantic comedy about an English teacher. Brimley began acting in 1968. He has had many appearances in both film and television.
9. Which British actor played Alexander Gromeko, Yuri Zhivago's foster father in 'Doctor Zhivago'?

Answer: Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson (1902-1983) was an early director of London's 'Old Vic'. He was a wonderful character actor, who was just as comfortable in Shakespearean roles as comic ones. The dramatic film 'Doctor Zhivago' (1965) was based on the novel with the same name.
10. Who played Doc Gibbs in the first film version of Thornton Wilder's great play, 'Our Town' (1940)?

Answer: Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell (1892-1962) played Doc Gibbs. He was well-known as a father type in films, having played Gerald, the father of Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone With the Wind' (1939). Mitchell won an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony Award.
Source: Author Helene61

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