What's My Number? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Eight

Starring John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, and Clifton James, the title, "Eight Men Out" (1988), refers to the eight players from the Chicago White Sox who were accused of intentionally losing the 1919 World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. The Black Sox Scandal rocked the baseball world and led to the players being banned from the sport for life.

The movie adaptation explores the events leading up to the scandal and the aftermath for the players involved. The scandal also led to the appointment of the first commissioner of baseball, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who was tasked with cleaning up the sport and restoring its integrity.

Answer: Three

The movie, "Three Amigos" (1986), follows the comedic adventures of three silent film stars who are mistaken for real heroes and recruited to save a Mexican village from a bandit. The film was directed by John Landis and written by Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, and Randy Newman.

The three lead actors, Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Chevy Chase were all originally considered for different roles in the film before ultimately being cast as the titular amigos.

Answer: 40

The answer to this question is 40, which completes the title of the 1963 movie, "40 Pounds of Trouble", starring Tony Curtis and Suzanne Pleshette. The movie was a loose remake of the 1932 film, "Blondie of the Follies", and was directed by Norman Jewison, who went on to direct popular films such as "In the Heat of the Night" (1967) and "Moonstruck" (1987).

The movie follows the story of a casino manager who finds himself taking care of a young girl and getting into all sorts of trouble.

Answer: Two

"Two for the Road" (1967) follows the story of a couple, played by Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney, as they travel through Europe and reflect on their past, present, and future together. The film's non-linear narrative structure was considered innovative for its time and has since become a hallmark of director Stanley Donen's work. Additionally, the movie's theme song, "Two for the Road," was composed by Henry Mancini and has become a jazz standard, covered by many artists over the years.

Answer: Six

Starring Will Smith, Stockard Channing, and Donald Sutherland, the basis of the story of "Six Degrees of Separation" (1993) is taken from a real life event. A stranger is able to convince a wealthy New York couple that he is friends with their children, and they take him into their home.

After they discover that he is indeed a con man, they also find out that he has done the same within their small circle of acquaintances.

Answer: Seven

In "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954), starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel, backward brothers who work in the logging business in 1850 Oregon Territory are looking for wives. The musical numbers are a highlight of the film. Choreographed by Michael Kidd, the dances are energetic and athletic, featuring impressive lifts and acrobatics.

The barn-raising sequence, in particular, is a standout moment, with the brothers and their brides engaging in a spirited dance-off.

Answer: Two

"Two for the Seesaw" (1962) starred Robert Mitchum and Shirley MacLaine as two individuals from very different backgrounds who fall in love in New York City. The film was based on a Broadway play of the same name by William Gibson and was directed by Robert Wise.

The title of the play and film comes from a line in the play where one of the characters describes their relationship as being like "two people on a seesaw trying to keep in balance."

Answer: 4

"Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961)" was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starred Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra. The movie tells the story of three convicts who are sent to a remote island in the South Pacific to help evacuate a leper colony. The title of the movie refers to the time when a volcano on the island is set to erupt, adding to the already tense situation.

Answer: Thirty

Spencer Tracy and Van Johnson starred in the 1944 movie, "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo," which was based on the true story of the Doolittle Raid during World War II. The raid was a retaliatory attack on Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and involved 16 B-25 bombers taking off from the USS Hornet aircraft carrier to bomb Tokyo and other Japanese cities.

The raid was a morale boost for the United States and a blow to Japan's confidence, as it showed that their homeland was vulnerable to attack.

Answer: Ten

"The Ten Commandments" (1956), directed by Cecil B. DeMille, is an epic retelling of the story of Moses and the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. It features impressive special effects and a star-studded cast, including Charlton Heston as Moses and Yul Brynner as Pharaoh Ramses II. The film was a massive success upon its release in 1956, and has since become a classic.

Answer: 777

The movie, "Call Northside 777" (1948) was based on a true story; it follows a journalist's investigation into a case and his efforts to clear a wrongly-convicted man's name. The number in the title refers to a phone number given in a newspaper ad placed by the man's mother. She offered a reward to anyone who could provide information that would clear her son by calling Northside 777. It must be noted, however, that the movie title should have been written as "NOrthside" followed by four numbers if it had been true to the way phone numbers were written at the time.

Answer: Seven

The 1976 film, "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution", features a unique meeting between Sherlock Holmes, played by Nicol Williamson, and Sigmund Freud, played by Alan Arkin. The plot revolves around Holmes seeking treatment for his cocaine addiction from Freud, and the two subsequently teaming up to solve a mystery.

The title of the film refers to a solution of cocaine and saline that was commonly used in the late 19th century to treat various ailments, including Holmes' addiction.

Answer: Three

The movie, "Three Little Words" (1950), is a biographical musical comedy about the songwriting duo, Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby. The film follows their rise to fame in the 1920s and 1930s, as they write hit songs for Broadway musicals and Hollywood films.

Some of their most famous compositions include "I Wanna Be Loved By You" and "A Kiss to Build a Dream On." The movie stars Fred Astaire as Kalmar and Red Skelton as Ruby, and features several musical numbers showcasing their talents.

Answer: 12

The number 12 in the title of "12 Angry Men" (1957) refers to the number of jurors tasked with deciding the fate of a young man on trial for murder. The film takes place entirely in the jury room, where the twelve men must deliberate and ultimately reach a unanimous verdict.

The film, starring Henry Fonda, Martin Balsam, and Jack Klugman, was shot in just 21 days, and was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Answer: '73

The number 73 completes the title of the movie, "Winchester '73" (1950). This Western film follows the journey of Lin McAdam, played by James Stewart, as he searches for the man who has his prized rifle, the Winchester 1873. The film was directed by Anthony Mann and was a critical and commercial success.

The Winchester 1873 rifle used in the film was a real-life firearm that was highly sought after by collectors after the movie's release. The film also marked the first collaboration between James Stewart and director Anthony Mann, who would go on to work together on several other successful Western films.