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Quiz about The Great B Movie Cowboys
Quiz about The Great B Movie Cowboys

The Great B Movie Cowboys Trivia Quiz

B Movies were usually the bottom half of a double feature, appearing as a companion to a more elaborate, star-studded main feature. Can you name these cowboys who appeared in so many of them?

A multiple-choice quiz by Pick61. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Pick61
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
353,376
Updated
Sep 29 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
505
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Born Robert Bradbury, this cowboy starred in a long series of B westerns plus the occasional A film, most notably as Curley in "Of Mice and Men" (1939). His hat never fell off during fisticuffs with the bad guys. Can you name this small of stature good guy? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. This cowboy was almost unique in that his arsenal included a 16 foot bull whip, with which he was very proficient. It is said that he coached Harrison Ford in its use for the "Indiana Jones" movies. His sidekick was Al (Fuzzy) St. John. Can you name him? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. This wrangler also used a bullwhip. His short career lasted from 1948 to 1952. Studio publicity claimed that he was a descendant of George Armstrong Custer. His sidekick was Andy Clyde. Who was he? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This genuine cowboy made movies from 1925 to 1960. He was an expert horseman and very knowledgable in native American culture. He made sure that Native Americans were sympathetic figures in his pictures, and never portrayed them as bloodthirsty savages. He always wore a wide brimmed white stetson. Name him. Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Name the well known cowboy star who was killed in a 1942 fire at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston. Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. This star made 291 films between 1909 and 1935. He had worked as a bartender, sheriff and Texas Ranger before entering the movies. His horse's name was Tony. Name him. Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. This rider was somewhat popular from the mid 40s until the early 50s. He worked for the poverty row studio Republic. His horse's name was Cactus and his name basically came from a time of day. Or is it evening? Can you name him? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Can you name the ex-Alabama football player and Rose Bowl hero who starred in 127 western movies from 1931 to 1953? He rode a horse named Rebel. Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. This cowboy was the son of a cattle rancher and came by his riding and roping skills naturally. He carved a career out of playing a character from the comics named "Red Ryder". He was the only western star to wear his six guns butt forward in their holsters. Who was he? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. This star was a very accomplished horseman who worked in carnivals and circuses before making films, beginning in 1923. He rode a white horse called Tarzan. He made some 90 films, then his career came to a halt in 1944. He had an actor brother named Kermit, who also made westerns. Who was he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Born Robert Bradbury, this cowboy starred in a long series of B westerns plus the occasional A film, most notably as Curley in "Of Mice and Men" (1939). His hat never fell off during fisticuffs with the bad guys. Can you name this small of stature good guy?

Answer: Bob Steele

 Although western movies were pretty much passe by the early 1950s, Steele was a good enough actor to make the transition to TV, notably as Trooper Duffy on "F Troop", a comedy western from 1965 to 1967.
2. This cowboy was almost unique in that his arsenal included a 16 foot bull whip, with which he was very proficient. It is said that he coached Harrison Ford in its use for the "Indiana Jones" movies. His sidekick was Al (Fuzzy) St. John. Can you name him?

Answer: Al 'Lash' LaRue

 LaRue's career was shortened by the lack of interest in westerns, starting in the early 50s, and by his own personal demons. He was the subject of a very popular series of comic books and was a hero to many young people. In later years he made personal appearances and was quite accessible to his young fans.
3. This wrangler also used a bullwhip. His short career lasted from 1948 to 1952. Studio publicity claimed that he was a descendant of George Armstrong Custer. His sidekick was Andy Clyde. Who was he?

Answer: Roland "Whip" Wilson

 The story goes that Wilson, a little known bit player, responded in the affirmative when asked if he knew how to use a whip. He didn't, but attempted to teach himself, which resulted in a substantial amount of self injuries. He was then sent to a real expert and eventually became quite good with the whip.
4. This genuine cowboy made movies from 1925 to 1960. He was an expert horseman and very knowledgable in native American culture. He made sure that Native Americans were sympathetic figures in his pictures, and never portrayed them as bloodthirsty savages. He always wore a wide brimmed white stetson. Name him.

Answer: Tim McCoy

 McCoy (1891-1978) was an ex-military officer who served in both World Wars. He was also an expert horseman and a dead shot. His popularity with young people resulted in his picture appearing on the front of cereal boxes.
5. Name the well known cowboy star who was killed in a 1942 fire at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston.

Answer: Buck Jones

 Jones (1895-1942) was another genuine cowboy, having worked on a ranch in Oklahoma. He had served two hitches in the Army, and had been wounded in the Phillipines. His career started in the silent movies. He was very popular with children and young people.

The studios attempted to capitalize on his death by releasing stories that he ran back into the burning building to rescue other patrons. Evidence now shows that this was not true.
6. This star made 291 films between 1909 and 1935. He had worked as a bartender, sheriff and Texas Ranger before entering the movies. His horse's name was Tony. Name him.

Answer: Tom Mix

 Mix (1880-1940) was an Army veteran of the Spanish American war, an expert horseman and daredevil. He did his own stunts, which often resulted in lost time due to injuries. His popularity was boosted by a radio show that carried his name, but with which he had no involvement.
7. This rider was somewhat popular from the mid 40s until the early 50s. He worked for the poverty row studio Republic. His horse's name was Cactus and his name basically came from a time of day. Or is it evening? Can you name him?

Answer: Sunset Carson

 Carson was an ex-rodeo rider who parlayed that and his good looks into a so-so acting career in westerns, which was pretty much over by 1951.
8. Can you name the ex-Alabama football player and Rose Bowl hero who starred in 127 western movies from 1931 to 1953? He rode a horse named Rebel.

Answer: Johnny Mack Brown

 Brown started in silent movies and had leading roles in several early Joan Crawford movies. His career as a leading man seemed to be on track until he was suddenly replaced by Clark Gable in the 1931 film "Laughing Sinners". He then turned to making western movies.
9. This cowboy was the son of a cattle rancher and came by his riding and roping skills naturally. He carved a career out of playing a character from the comics named "Red Ryder". He was the only western star to wear his six guns butt forward in their holsters. Who was he?

Answer: Wild Bill Elliott

 He began as a bit player in unbilled parts, principally because he was a good dancer. In 1938 he landed the lead in a serial titled "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok". Hence the Wild Bill, which stayed with him. He filmed the very popular "Red Ryder" series in the mid 40s; his co star was a very young Robert (Bobbie) Blake.
10. This star was a very accomplished horseman who worked in carnivals and circuses before making films, beginning in 1923. He rode a white horse called Tarzan. He made some 90 films, then his career came to a halt in 1944. He had an actor brother named Kermit, who also made westerns. Who was he?

Answer: Ken Maynard

 Ken Maynard (1895-1973) worked for Tiffany studios and for Mascot Pictures, both poverty row studios. He was quite musical, playing the banjo and the fiddle when called upon. His personal problems however (including alcohol) forced him out of pictures at an early age.
Source: Author Pick61

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