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The Lavender Hill Mob Trivia Quiz

These questions are based on quotes and scenes from the film, as well as some trivia about the film.

A multiple-choice quiz by hallpycroft. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
hallpycroft

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,027

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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296

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Question 1 of 10

1. Much of the beauty of this film comes from the relationship between the prinicpal actors, Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway. Sitting on the stairs after the party, Guinness asks Holloway if he can call him by a less formal name. What was the name? Hint

Ally

Fred

Alfred

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Question 2 of 10

2. Holloway - "And, can I call you... Henry, isn't it?"
Guinness - "A name I never cared for. Call me ______." Hint

Mr Holland

James

Dutch

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Question 3 of 10

3. Over 35 years after making "The Lavender Hill Mob," the director, Charles (Charlie) Crichton, made his last movie at the age of 77. It was another classic British Comedy. Which one? Hint

The Full Monty

Four Weddings and a Funeral

The Tall Guy

A Fish Called Wanda

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Academy Awards Committee recognised this film with how many nominations? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. The film actually won one Oscar, but in which category? Hint

Best Writing

Best Supporting Actor

Best Actor

Best Film

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Question 6 of 10

6. A famous actress made a very small appearance in the opening sequence, in only her second film. Who was it? Hint

Diana Dors

Ingrid Bergman

Audrey Hepburn

Brigitte Bardot

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Mr Holland (Guinness) and Mr Pendlebury (Holloway) first meet, Pendlebury describes his occupation as something "unspeakably hideous, I'm in the _________." Hint

'memories of' trade

souvenir trade

'presents from' trade

Effiel Tower trade

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pendlebury is correct in inferring that a model of Ann Hathaway's cottage to keep string in is horrible. Complete this quote: "Wouldn't you infintely prefer the _______ of an old biscuit tin?" Hint

comparative simplicity

essential simplicity

essential beauty

comparative beauty

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is the (real life) Police training college that they visit? Hint

Hendon

Gerrard's Cross

Camden

Clapham

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why did Lackery have to ride the bicycle? Hint

Shorty only had one leg

He was colour blind

He couldn't draw

He was already an accomplished cyclist

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Alfred

He asks if he can call him Alfred, but Holloway says "call me Al" - which he does for the rest of the film.

2. Holloway - "And, can I call you... Henry, isn't it?" Guinness - "A name I never cared for. Call me ______."

Answer: Dutch

In a touching scene, it still seems a surprise that this mild-mannered bank clerk hides such (simple) desires as wanting a nickname.

3. Over 35 years after making "The Lavender Hill Mob," the director, Charles (Charlie) Crichton, made his last movie at the age of 77. It was another classic British Comedy. Which one?

Answer: A Fish Called Wanda

In 1988, this film earned Crichton his first Oscar nominations, for Best Director, and for Best Original Screenplay with John Cleese. However the film won only one Oscar, with Kevin Kline picking up Best Supporting Actor.

4. The Academy Awards Committee recognised this film with how many nominations?

Answer: 2

Alec Guinness was nominated as Best Actor, and he was beaten by Gary Cooper in "High Noon".

5. The film actually won one Oscar, but in which category?

Answer: Best Writing

T.E.B. Clarke won the Oscar for Best Writing (Story and Screenplay) in 1953. Winners in other categories that year included Best Actor Gary Cooper in "High Noon", Best Film "The Greatest Show on Earth", and Best Supporting Actor Anthony Quinn in "Viva Zapata!"

6. A famous actress made a very small appearance in the opening sequence, in only her second film. Who was it?

Answer: Audrey Hepburn

The character was called Chiquita, and she spoke with Guinness in the opening sequence in South America. And she was breathtakingly beautiful, of course.

7. When Mr Holland (Guinness) and Mr Pendlebury (Holloway) first meet, Pendlebury describes his occupation as something "unspeakably hideous, I'm in the _________."

Answer: 'presents from' trade

"...You know, presents from Brighton, souvenirs of Tunbridge Wells..."

8. Pendlebury is correct in inferring that a model of Ann Hathaway's cottage to keep string in is horrible. Complete this quote: "Wouldn't you infintely prefer the _______ of an old biscuit tin?"

Answer: comparative beauty

I think Stanley Holloway was at his best throughtout this film. And, working with Guinness, the effect is magical.

9. Where is the (real life) Police training college that they visit?

Answer: Hendon

This is still the main Training College for Police in England.

10. Why did Lackery have to ride the bicycle?

Answer: He was colour blind

Shorty had to be the street artist, as Lackery was colour blind. Unfortunatly Lackery couldn't ride a bike, and Shorty couldn't draw!

Source: Author hallpycroft

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