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Test yourself! Take this Vertigo Quiz | Movies

A quiz on the masterpiece of the cinema.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lucyfan86. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Lucyfan86

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,358

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1678

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (6/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 98 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who portrayed the acrophobic detective Scottie Ferguson? Hint

James Stewart

Henry Fonda

Cary Grant

William Holden

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Question 2 of 10

2. The actress who portrayed the object of the detective's obsession.

Answer: (First and last name or just last name)

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what US city was "Vertigo" mostly filmed? Hint

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Manhattan

Washington D.C.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What piece of jewelry was key in the identity of Madeline? Hint

ring

bracelet

earrings

necklace

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who portrayed the designer friend of Scottie? Hint

Thelma Ritter

Tippi Hedren

Grace Kelly

Barbara Bel Geddes

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Question 6 of 10

6. The director of "Vertigo" is whom?

Answer: (First and last name or just last name)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year was the film released in the US? Hint

1956

1954

1948

1958

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Question 8 of 10

8. By what famous landmark does Madeline try to commit suicide? Hint

Sears Tower

Coit Tower

Golden Gate Bridge

Empire State Building

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the restaurant where Scottie first sees Madeline? Hint

Bert's

The Comissary

Joe's Diner

Ernie's

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Question 10 of 10

10. What color clothing is Madeline wearing most throughout the film? Hint

green

red

gray

black

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who portrayed the acrophobic detective Scottie Ferguson?

Answer: James Stewart

A great choice for the role although not a usual Jimmy Stewart vehicle. Wonderfully acted by Stewart.

2. The actress who portrayed the object of the detective's obsession.

Answer: Kim Novak

A great choice for her dual role. Originally offered to Vera Miles but after a lull in production due to script changes, Miles returned to tell Alfred Hitchcock that she was pregnant. Hitch was not happy but Novak took over the role of Madeline/Judy.

3. In what US city was "Vertigo" mostly filmed?

Answer: San Francisco

San Francisco is filmed beautifully in this film. Most of the filming was done in San Francisco, but some interior shots were done on stages in LA.

4. What piece of jewelry was key in the identity of Madeline?

Answer: necklace

The necklace is shown many times during the film, including in the portrait of Carlotta. A bit gaudy but does provide a great twist in the film.

5. Who portrayed the designer friend of Scottie?

Answer: Barbara Bel Geddes

They were once romantically linked, as mentioned in the film, but are now just good friends. Midge (the character's name) is there to visit Scottie after he is institutionalized and Scottie is a regular at Midge's apartment.

6. The director of "Vertigo" is whom?

Answer: Alfred Hitchcock

Although not a complete success when released, "Vertigo" is now considered Hitchcock's masterpiece. I think it was the film that Hitch had always wanted to make and had a wonderful cast, crew and location to make it perfect.

7. What year was the film released in the US?

Answer: 1958

The film was released in 1958, but not a huge success when released. 1948, 1954, and 1956 were the US releases of the three other Stewart/Hitch collaborations "Rope", "Rear Window" and "The Man Who Knew Too Much". "Vertigo" is back in the public eye after the restoration and re-release in the mid-90's.

8. By what famous landmark does Madeline try to commit suicide?

Answer: Golden Gate Bridge

A great shot of cinematography as you can see the Golden Gate in the distance as Madeline jumps into San Francisco Bay.

9. What is the name of the restaurant where Scottie first sees Madeline?

Answer: Ernie's

The restaurant is no longer there, but I think it will live on because of the film. The real exterior of the restaurant was filmed, but set builders were ordered to draw the actual inside of the restaurant and recreate it on a set. It was done perfectly and is an important place in the plot of "Vertigo".

10. What color clothing is Madeline wearing most throughout the film?

Answer: gray

Kim Novak is seen in black and green, but gray stands out the most, especially in the suit she wears when she falls to her death. Gray is not a good color on blondes and Novak objected to it at first, but Hitch ordered that his costume designer Edith Head make most of the clothes gray. Great move on his part.

Source: Author Lucyfan86

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