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Possibly the coolest actor in Hollywood history, Robert Mitchum had an unconventional career but left behind a impressive body of work. How much do you know about the man and his films?
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Robert Mitchum was one of the most underrated leading men of his era. Below are some descriptions of movie plots. Name the film or the character Mitchum portrayed in each film.
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Robert Mitchum Trivia Questions
1. Mitchum was born on August 6, 1917 in which US state?

From Quiz Robert Mitchum

Answer: Connecticut

Bob was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and lived there until he was sent, by his widowed mother, to live with his grandparents in Fenton, Delaware when he was 12. A year later he moved in with his sister, Annette (stage name Julie Mitchum), in New York City.

2. A story of anti-semitism and murder.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Crossfire

A dark, gritty film with political undertones.

3. With which film production company did Mitchum sign a seven year contract in 1944 and go on to make more than 20 films?

From Quiz Robert Mitchum

Answer: RKO Radio Pictures

Mitchum earned a contract at RKO due to his work on "30 Seconds Over Tokyo" (1944), directed by Mervyn LeRoy - formerly the studio boss at MGM - who was briefly employed by the company. The first film Mitchum made at RKO was an adaptation of a Zane Grey novel, "Nevada" (1944).

4. Two early settlers fight over the same woman.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Rachel and the Stranger

Also stars Bill Holden and Loretta Young.

5. Which film garnered Mitchum his only Oscar nomination?

From Quiz Robert Mitchum

Answer: Story of G.I. Joe

It is somewhat surprising given the wealth of great performances that Mitchum gave throughout his career that he only ever received the one nomination, for Best Supporting Actor in "Story of G.I. Joe" (1945). His performance as troop leader, Bill Walker, in the World War Two drama was a particularly strong performance, demonstrating the humanity that is so important in a war situation. Mitchum was never recognised by the Academy but in 1992 he received the Cecil B DeMille award at the Golden Globes for his contribution to the entertainment industry.

6. With reference to question 2, name Mitchum's character in that film.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Jim Fairways

Mitchum at his boyish best.

7. A deported gangster's plan to re-enter the USA involves murder at a Mexican resort and Mitchum's character is caught in the middle.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: His Kind of Woman

A great example of the film noir genre.

8. In which film was Mitchum actor, producer, writer and songwriter?

From Quiz Robert Mitchum

Answer: Thunder Road

Mitchum wrote the script and acted as an uncredited producer on the 1958 film. He starred as Lucas Doolin and wrote the song "Whippoorwill" that featured in the film. He was also the singer on "The Ballad of Thunder Road" that was released as a single, but did not sing the track in the film. "Thunder Road" was the story of the world of moonshine runners - those who transported illegal whiskey across Kentucky and Tennessee, in their cars at night.

9. A marine and a nun are stranded on a Pacific island during WWII. Name Mitchum's character.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Corporal Allison

Mitchum plays an engaging innocent for all his tough marine training.

10. Mitchum died on 1 July 1997 just one day before James Stewart also passed away. In which film of a Raymond Chandler novel did they appear together?

From Quiz Robert Mitchum

Answer: The Big Sleep

"The Big Sleep" was directed by Michael Winner and was released in 1978. It was somewhat less successful than the more celebrated version directed by Howard Hawks in 1946. It was the second Chandler adaptation that Mitchum had starred in and was the second appearance as the legendary Philip Marlowe, after 1975's "Farewell, My Lovely". James Stewart played General Sternwood.

11. As the Rev. Jonathan Rudd, Mitchum systematically murders the men he blames for his brother's lynching.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Five Card Stud

Mitchum's character is convincingly menacing.

12. In which film did Mitchum star alongside Marilyn Monroe?

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Answer: River of No Return

Mitchum starred as Matt Calder, a man recently released from jail, who settled down on a farm with his son Mark, played by Tommy Rettig. Kay Weston (Marilyn) was travelling down the river on a raft with partner Harry Weston (played by Rory Calhoun) when they capsized and Matt came to their rescue. However, Harry showed a remarkable lack of gratitude and stole Matt's horse, so Matt, Kay and young Mark gave chase on the raft. The film was most notable for its excellent cinemascope photography and was also released in 3-D.

13. Name the character played by Mitchum in both 'The Winds of War' and 'War and Remembrance.'

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Victor Henry

Based on the novels of Herman Wouk.

14. Which Mitchum movie, although supposedly based on the novel "The Stars in Their Courses" by Harry Brown, more closely resembled the 1959 Howard Hawks movie "Rio Bravo"?

From Quiz Robert Mitchum

Answer: El Dorado

"El Dorado" (1966) was also directed by Howard Hawks and Harry Brown was rumoured to have asked to have his name taken off the credits because the film so little resembled the story he had written. "El Dorado" was effectively a remake of "Rio Bravo" (1959). In the first film Sheriff John T Chance, played by John Wayne, arrested a murdererer and his jail was held under siege by the arrested man's confederates. He was helped in his defence of the jail by Stumpy, an old crippled man played by Walter Brennan, a drunk who went by the name of Dude (Dean Martin) and young gunslinger Colorado Ryan, played by Ricky Nelson. "El Dorado" has a remarkably similar plot, although this time around the drunk was also the sheriff, JP Harrah played by Mitchum. Cole Thornton (Wayne), a old friend of Harrah's, came to El Dorado to help him restore order in the town. As the town's jail again came under siege, the two were assisted by an old man by the name of Bull (Arthur Hunnicut) and a young buck called Mississippi (James Caan) who, whilst inept with guns, was masterful with a knife.

15. As drunken Sheriff J.P. Harrah, Mitchum faces a scheming land baron with a little help from his friends, John Wayne and James Caan.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: El Dorado

A remake of 1959's Rio Bravo with Mitchum playing the role the Duke wanted this time around.

16. American prizefighter Mitchum meets Linda Darnell in Mexico where she's hiding out to avoid testifying against her gangster boyfriend. They are both stalked by a menacing Jack Palance.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Second Chance

Again Mitchum as the self-effacing hero. Seems like a familiar role: different film noir,same character. But don't we love'em all!

17. In "Thunder Road", Mitchum's son James was cast as what relation to Robert Mitchum's character?

From Quiz Robert Mitchum

Answer: Brother

Remarkably, despite the 24 years between them, James was cast as Robert's younger brother in the 1958 film. It was James Mitchum's first proper film role after an uncredited appearance as a child in "Colorado Territory" in 1949.

18. In 'The Grass is Greener', Mitchum is up against suave Cary Grant for the love of Deborah Kerr. Name Mitchum's character in the film.

From Quiz Robert Mitchum Movies

Answer: Charles Delacro

With Jean Simmons in a hilarious turn as Kerr's much divorced ditzy friend.

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