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Quiz about The Films of Claudette Colbert
Quiz about The Films of Claudette Colbert

The Films of Claudette Colbert Quiz


Do you think you know the films of one of Hollywoods classic leading ladies? Test your knowledge with this exciting quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by Claudette88. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Claudette88
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
348,800
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Quiet, unattractive school teacher Judy Jones must fight for survival after leaving a plague-ridden ship, only to find herself in the Malayan jungle. Now she and her small group must adapt to their surroundings to make it out of the jungle alive. What is the title of this thriller? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What movie is about Marilyn David, a girl who spends her Thursdays sitting on a bench with friend Peter Dawes and later becomes a celebrity, after falling in love with English Nobleman Charles Gray? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On the run from her father, his detectives and anyone willing to collect a $1,000 reward, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews finds an unlikely travel companion in Peter Warne, a brash reporter looking for a good story. What is the name of this film? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What comedy is about a broke showgirl, named Eve Peabody, who arrives in Paris and, with the help of the wealthy Georges Flammarion, impersonates a Hungarian countess while being pursued by a lovable taxi driver and a wealthy bachelor? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In this classic, Nicole de Loiselle marries millionaire banker Michael Brandon after learning something rather unsettling about him. She then sets out to teach her new husband a lesson he will not soon forget. What is the title? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What film tells the tale of two widows, Bea Pullman and her dear friend Delilah Johnson, who hit it big with a pancake restaraunt and take their daughters from poverty to riches while dealing with racism, romance and death? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Keeping the home fires burning, Mrs. Anne Hilton does her best to raise two daughters and accommodate a new tenant, while staying strong during World War II. What movie is this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What feature film tells the story about newly weds Bob and Betty who move to a farm far away from civilization, where they are forced to deal with an overly pushy salesman, and all too single rich, blonde neighbors who impose on their kindness? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What classic film tells the story of Gerry Jeffers, a woman who decides the only way to help her struggling husband Tom is to divorce him and find a wealthy second husband that would be able to help Tom finance his "airport in the sky" project? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Can you name the movie about journalist Augusta Nash, who saves pilot Tom Martin from death at the end of the Spanish Civil War and finds herself in love with him, in the early days of World War II? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Quiet, unattractive school teacher Judy Jones must fight for survival after leaving a plague-ridden ship, only to find herself in the Malayan jungle. Now she and her small group must adapt to their surroundings to make it out of the jungle alive. What is the title of this thriller?

Answer: Four Frightened People

This was the second of the three films Colbert made with legendary director Cecil B. DeMille. Paramount Pictures released the movie in 1934. It is based on a novel with the same name by E. Arnot Robertson.
2. What movie is about Marilyn David, a girl who spends her Thursdays sitting on a bench with friend Peter Dawes and later becomes a celebrity, after falling in love with English Nobleman Charles Gray?

Answer: The Gilded Lily

'The Gilded Lily' began a long and lucrative film partnership between Colbert and Fred MacMurray (Peter Dawes) which lasted from 1935-1948.
3. On the run from her father, his detectives and anyone willing to collect a $1,000 reward, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews finds an unlikely travel companion in Peter Warne, a brash reporter looking for a good story. What is the name of this film?

Answer: It Happened One Night

'It Happened One Night' was the big winner at the Academy Awards in 1934, receiving the Oscars for best picture, screenplay, director, actress for Colbert and actor for Clark Gable as Peter Warne. This film really launched the classic screwball genre.
4. What comedy is about a broke showgirl, named Eve Peabody, who arrives in Paris and, with the help of the wealthy Georges Flammarion, impersonates a Hungarian countess while being pursued by a lovable taxi driver and a wealthy bachelor?

Answer: Midnight

TCM's Robert Osborne claims that Colbert's part was intended for Barbara Stanwyck, but her schedule prevented her from taking it. Released in 1939, it also stared John Barrymore as Georges Flammarion and Don Ameche as taxi driver Tibor Czerny.
5. In this classic, Nicole de Loiselle marries millionaire banker Michael Brandon after learning something rather unsettling about him. She then sets out to teach her new husband a lesson he will not soon forget. What is the title?

Answer: Bluebeard's Eighth Wife

'Bluebeard's Eigth Wife' was released in March of 1938 and was the second film Colbert and Gary Cooper (Michael) made together. It is a remake of the 1923 silent film starring Gloria Swanson, 'Bluebeard's 8th Wife'.
6. What film tells the tale of two widows, Bea Pullman and her dear friend Delilah Johnson, who hit it big with a pancake restaraunt and take their daughters from poverty to riches while dealing with racism, romance and death?

Answer: Imitation of Life

Universal borrowed Colbert from Paramount to make 'Imitation of Life', which was her fourth and final film of 1934. The movie was based on the best selling novel of the same name by Fannie Hurst and was remade in 1959 starring Lana Turner in Colberts role.
7. Keeping the home fires burning, Mrs. Anne Hilton does her best to raise two daughters and accommodate a new tenant, while staying strong during World War II. What movie is this?

Answer: Since You Went Away

Nominated for nine Academy Awards in 1944, including best actress for Colbert, it only won for best musical score. Jennifer Jones and Monty Woolley were also nominated for their supporting roles as Colbert's eldest daughter and her disagreeable tenant.
8. What feature film tells the story about newly weds Bob and Betty who move to a farm far away from civilization, where they are forced to deal with an overly pushy salesman, and all too single rich, blonde neighbors who impose on their kindness?

Answer: The Egg and I

Taken from the novel of the same name by Betty MacDonald, it was released in 1947 and co-starred Fred MacMurray. Showcasing Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as the Kettles, it began the steady flow of the 'Ma and Pa Kettle' film series.
9. What classic film tells the story of Gerry Jeffers, a woman who decides the only way to help her struggling husband Tom is to divorce him and find a wealthy second husband that would be able to help Tom finance his "airport in the sky" project?

Answer: The Palm Beach Story

While it was the only film Colbert and Joel McCrea (Tom Jeffers) made together, it was a huge success for both of them. Released in 1942, it was directed by Preston Sturges and also starred Rudy Vallée and Mary Astor.
10. Can you name the movie about journalist Augusta Nash, who saves pilot Tom Martin from death at the end of the Spanish Civil War and finds herself in love with him, in the early days of World War II?

Answer: Arise, My Love

Filmed in 1940, the script was continuously updated to include actual events from the war as they happened. It won the Academy Award for best story and was nominated for three others. Co-starring Ray Milland, Colbert was quoted as saying this was the favorite film she made.
Source: Author Claudette88

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