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1.
  Movies From the 1940s I Should Probably Watch   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Okay, okay. I've seen "Citizen Kane". But in all honesty, I haven't seen a lot of major 1940s films. If you have, then you'll probably know the ones I've picked for this quiz. You just need to identify them. Nothing crazy. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Aug 06 18
Easier
kyleisalive editor
Aug 06 18
1467 plays
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  One Name Title Movies of the Forties   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about some of the movies released in the forties with one word titles.
Average, 10 Qns, shanteyman, Sep 16 18
Average
shanteyman
Sep 16 18
2807 plays
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  What 1940s Movie Am I?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
During the 1940s more colour movies were being made and Hollywood was entering into its "Golden Age". I am now asking the question "What 1940s Movie Am I?"
Easier, 10 Qns, wenray, Mar 22 19
Easier
wenray
Mar 22 19
2448 plays
4.
  Fabulous Films of the '40s editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Harold and Millie are enjoying the 1940s, a decade that gave us many unforgettable movies to escape into. So pop up some corn, grab a chair, open a soda, and let's go to the movies.
Average, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, Mar 18 16
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beergirllaura
2195 plays
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  What 1940s Movie Am I? - Take 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are the next lot of wonderful 1940's movies. I will give you a little bit of the plot and all you need to do is name the movie or the star. Are you ready to play "What 1940's Movie Am I? - Take 2"? Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, wenray, May 15 19
Easier
wenray
May 15 19
1359 plays
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  Harold and Millie go to the Movies   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Going to the cinema in the 1940s was a real gasser. So try not to blow your top as we go back to the movies with Harold and Millie.
Average, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, Oct 29 09
Average
beergirllaura
958 plays
7.
  Classic British Movies of the '40s   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are my favourite movies of the 1940s, in no particular order. One question per movie. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, Charlie58, Sep 08 20
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Charlie58
Sep 08 20
886 plays
8.
  Classic Movies of the 1940s - Part II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is Part II of some more movie classics on the silver screen during the 1940s.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Mar 16 15
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zambesi
1512 plays
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  Great Comedy Films of the 1940s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 1940s were roughly divided by World War 2 and the post-war era. Still the world found time to laugh. Here are a few of the films that helped through turbulent times. (Contains spoilers, and one question requires behind-the-scenes knowledge.)
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Nov 28 24
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Rehaberpro
Nov 28 24
766 plays
10.
  Classic Movies of the 1940s - Part I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There were many great classics in this era and I have chosen one movie from each year of the decade. I am sure they will bring back to life some fond memories of this period of the silver screen.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Jan 23 18
Average
zambesi
1369 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942,) James Cagney won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of which American entertainer?

From Quiz "Classic Movies of the 1940s - Part II"




11.
  Film Noir 1940-1949: Part 1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Classic Movies are always a matter of taste. I have chosen 10 movies that I regard as classics of the Film Noir genre from the 1940s. See how many of these you know.
Average, 10 Qns, Desimac, Jul 22 22
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Desimac gold member
Jul 22 22
781 plays
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  Classic Movies of the 1940s - Part III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is the third series of those classics years of the silver screen in the 1940s.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 13 20
Average
zambesi
Dec 13 20
1164 plays
13.
  Read Plot Name Movie: 1940    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A lot of good movies came out in 1940. Can you name them based on a thumbnail sketch?
Average, 15 Qns, mickeygreeneyes, Jun 12 19
Average
mickeygreeneyes
Jun 12 19
2420 plays
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