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The Movies of Jack Lemmon Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the movies that featured the great Jack Lemmon who was, in my opinion, the most versatile actor of all time. See how much you know.

A multiple-choice quiz by nickdrew55. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nickdrew55

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,550

Updated
Jan 18 23

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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550

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: pughmv (10/10), Guest 68 (10/10), Guest 71 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which 1954 George Cukor directed comedy was Jack Lemmon's first credited role? He played alongside Judy Holliday and Peter Lawford. Hint

The Marrying Kind

Something For The Boys

Bells Are Ringing

It Should Happen to You

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are the two names of Jack Lemmon (one male, one female) in the 1959 classic "Some Like It Hot"? Hint

Spats and Sugar

Joe and Josephine

Jerry and Daphne

Toothpick Charlie and Sweet Sue

3. What is the famous final line in the 1960 black comedy "The Apartment", spoken by Shirley MacLaine, as Fran Kubelik, to Jack Lemmon, as C.C. Baxter, after Baxter has declared his undying love for her? Hint

"And I love you too"

"Shut up and deal"

"This could be the start of something big"

"Nobody's Perfect"

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1962 Jack Lemmon was again nominated for Best Actor Academy Award for his role as Joe Clay, starring opposite Lee Remick in a tragic depiction of two ordinary people sinking ever deeper into alcoholism. What is title of the movie? Hint

The Lost Weekend

Bell, Book And Candle

One For The Road

Days Of Wine And Roses

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jack Lemmon's first collaboration with his good friend Walter Matthau came in 1966 in the movie "The Fortune Cookie". What is the sport central to the theme of the movie? Hint

American Football

Basketball

Golf

Motor Racing

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the title of the 1970 comedy film, written by Neil Simon and directed by Arthur Hiller, that sees Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis as a couple from Ohio setting off on a journey to New York to attend a job interview? Hint

Come Blow Your Horn

The Odd Couple

The Out-of-Towners

The Goodbye Girl

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1973 Jack Lemmon, starring as Harry Stoner, finally won the Academy Award for Best Actor; what is the film's title? Hint

The Notorious Landlady

The April Fools

Save The Tiger

The War Between Men And Women

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1982 film "Missing" Jack Lemmon plays Ed Horman, a father in search of his missing son in which South American country? Hint

Columbia

Chile

Argentina

Bolivia

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which 1992 drama, directed by James Foley and adapted by David Mamet from his own 1984 Pulitzer Prize winning play, does Jack Lemmon star as Shelley "The Machine" Levene, alongside such greats as Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey and Ed Harris? Hint

Glengarry Glen Ross

After Dark, My Sweet

At Close Range

Fear

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jack Lemmon plays John Gustafson in the 1993 movie "Grumpy Old Men" and the 1995 follow up "Grumpier Old Men". Who plays his arch-rival Max Goldman? Hint

Michael Caine

Walter Matthau

Kirk Douglas

Henry Fonda

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which 1954 George Cukor directed comedy was Jack Lemmon's first credited role? He played alongside Judy Holliday and Peter Lawford.

Answer: It Should Happen to You

"It Should Happen to You" is a romantic comedy about a star-struck lady who encounters Jack Lemmon, a small time documentary maker, whilst strolling in the park. The relationship they form is never straight-forward, but always amusing.

2. What are the two names of Jack Lemmon (one male, one female) in the 1959 classic "Some Like It Hot"?

Answer: Jerry and Daphne

"Some Like it Hot" saw Jack Lemmon's first Best Actor Academy Award nomination. It is an hilarious comedy about two out of work musicians who witness The St. Valentines Day Massacre, and then go on the run masquerading as women. Lemmon begins the movie as Jerry, but slips in to his fugitive female persona, Daphne, with humour, pathos and sheer brilliance.

Answer: "Shut up and deal"

In "The Apartment" Jack Lemmon allows his work colleagues to use his apartment for sexual liaisons. Everything is fine until his character falls for the elevator girl, who happens to be the mistress of one of the company bosses. Again. "Shut up and deal" the classic final line is a reference to a game of cards that remains unfinished from midway through the movie.

It's director Billy Wilder's subtle way of letting us know that the guy has finally got the girl.

Answer: Days Of Wine And Roses

Directed by Blake Edwards, "Days Of Wine And Roses" is a stark reality check about everyday, average Americans becoming drink dependant. The movie has become required viewing in many rehab clinics throughout The USA. Lemmon lost out on the year's Best Actor, to Burt Lancaster, for his role in "Birdman of Alcatraz".

5. Jack Lemmon's first collaboration with his good friend Walter Matthau came in 1966 in the movie "The Fortune Cookie". What is the sport central to the theme of the movie?

Answer: American Football

"The Fortune Cookie" sees Harry Hinkle (Jack Lemmon) get a mild dose of whiplash after an injury while viewing a football game. Scheming brother-in-law Willie Gingrich (Walter Matthau) smells money and sets about trying to swindle the insurance company.

Answer: The Out-of-Towners

Jack Lemmon plays George Kellerman in "The Out-of-Towners", a fast moving comedy about the snags and problems that befall a naive couple who take a trip to visit New York. The movie was re-made in 1999 with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn

7. In 1973 Jack Lemmon, starring as Harry Stoner, finally won the Academy Award for Best Actor; what is the film's title?

Answer: Save The Tiger

"Save the Tiger" is a depressing tale about a seemingly successful man doubting the value of material wealth. It follows Lemmon's character, Harry Stoner as his world slowly falls to pieces and he becomes further isolated from a society he is totally unsure of.

8. In the 1982 film "Missing" Jack Lemmon plays Ed Horman, a father in search of his missing son in which South American country?

Answer: Chile

Based on a true story "Missing" tells of the disappearance of a young journalist amidst the aftermath of the Chilean coup of 1973. Sissy Spacek co-stars as the wife of the missing reporter who accompanies Lemmon on his search in Chile.

Answer: Glengarry Glen Ross

The movie "Glengarry Glen Ross" is a reflective drama set over a two day timespan and revolves around four real estate salesmen, who are told only the best performing two will hang on to their jobs.

10. Jack Lemmon plays John Gustafson in the 1993 movie "Grumpy Old Men" and the 1995 follow up "Grumpier Old Men". Who plays his arch-rival Max Goldman?

Answer: Walter Matthau

Both "Grumpy" movies tell of the rivalry between retired school teacher (Lemmon), and ex-tv repairman (Matthau), with side-splitting consequences. Walter Matthau appeared in around seventy movies; in eleven of these he played alongside Jack Lemmon.

Source: Author nickdrew55

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