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Baldwin, Coppola, Fonda, Mills, Redgrave... Here you might find quizzes about these movie making families and more.
5 Families quizzes and 55 Families trivia questions.
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Fond of the Fondas
  Fond of the Fondas   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
There have been several families of actors in movies over the years. In the 20th century the Fonda family was one of the longest-lived. Here are some questions about three generations of Fonda family actors.
Easier, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Aug 16 19
Easier
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Aug 16 19
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  Cinematic Sisters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Many film stars have sisters who are also in the business. In this quiz, all you have to do is select the film in which the sister starred.
Difficult, 15 Qns, InXanadu, Aug 16 19
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InXanadu
Aug 16 19
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  Family Affair on the Silver Screen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years there have been many parents and their children who have graced the silver screen. Here is an example of some of those families.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Aug 16 19
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zambesi
Aug 16 19
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  The Deschanel Family    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Caleb Deschanel is an award-winning cinematographer, wife Mary Jo, and daughters, Zooey and Emily are actresses. See how familiar you are with their work.
Tough, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Aug 29 19
Tough
Polaris101 gold member
Aug 29 19
279 plays
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  The Mills Family    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sir John Mills' film career began in 1932 and continued until his death in April 2005. Daughters Hayley Mills and Juliet Mills began their film careers at young ages, and their mother, Mary Hayley Bell is a novelist.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Aug 16 19
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Families Trivia Questions
1. Who were the brothers who appeared in 13 feature films together including "Duck Soup" and "Monkey Business"?

From Quiz Family Affair on the Silver Screen

Answer: The Marx Brothers

The Marx brothers were mainly known by their stage names Groucho (Julius Henry Marx: 1890-1977), Chico (Leonard: 1887-1961), Harpo (Adolph Marx: 1888-1964), Gummo (Milton Marx: 1893-1977) and Zeppo (Herbert Manfred Marx: 1901-1979). They were a family act that appeared in vaudeville, Broadway and films from 1905-1949. Groucho became well known in the early days of television because of his wit, unusual walk, large cigar, horn-rimmed glasses, large nose and moustache. The American comedy team, the Ritz Brothers (Al, Jimmy and Harry) appeared in films and made live performances from 1925 to the 1960s. The Everly Brothers (Don and Phil) had many hit records in the 1950s and 1960s. "The Blues Brothers" was a 1980 musical crime comedy movie starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

2. Which astronaut wife did Mary Jo Deschanel play in "The Right Stuff"?

From Quiz The Deschanel Family

Answer: Annie Glenn

Mary Jo played the wife of astronaut John Glenn, played by Ed Harris. "The Right Stuff", from 1983, was Mary Jo's debut film. Trudy Cooper was played by Pamela Reed, Betty Grissom was played by Veronica Cartwright and Marge Slayton was played by Mickey Crocker.

3. In how many films did Hayley Mills play twins Susan and Sharon?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: 4

The original, and best, "The Parent Trap" was released in 1961, and stars Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara as the parents of Susan and Sharon. "The Parent Trap II", was made in 1986, "The Parent Trap III" and "The Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon" were made in 1989.

4. In "Almost Famous", what does Zooey Deschanel's character, Anita Miller, leave home to do?

From Quiz The Deschanel Family

Answer: become a stewardess

Anita tires of her restrictive mother who won't let her and her brother, William, celebrate Christmas at the right time or listen to rock music. She leaves home with her boyfriend when she's eighteen, but does come back home with William later.

5. Who played opposite Juliet Mills in "Avanti!"?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: Jack Lemmon

"Avanti!" was released in 1972, and also stars Clive Revill. Jack Lemmon plays Wendell Armbruster, who travels to Italy to claim his father's body. His father had been killed in an automobile accident, and it seems that he wasn't alone in the car. Wendell meets Pamela, played by Juliet Mills, whose mother also died in the accident. It seems that their parents had been carrying on an affair for years. Juliet was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for her role.

6. The Redgrave acting dynasty commenced in the early 1900s. Which Redgrave played opposite Jane Fonda in the 1977 drama film "Julia"?

From Quiz Family Affair on the Silver Screen

Answer: Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Julia in the movie. The movie takes place in central Europe during the 1930s and Julia assists in the anti-Nazi cause. Jane Fonda as Lillian received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and Jason Robards as Dashiell won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Vanessa has also received numerous other Academy Award nominations. Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010) has the distinction of being nominated in all of the "Big 4" entertainment awards in America (Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony). Sir Michael Redgrave (1908-1985) was an English film and stage actor, author, manager and director. Michael was the father of Vanessa and Lynn. Jemma Redgrave is an English actress and the daughter of Corin Redgrave, the brother of Vanessa and Lynn.

7. What film directed by John Mills, starred Hayley Mills?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: Sky West And Crooked

In this coming-of-age film, Hayley Mills plays a young girl who falls for a local gypsy. "Sky West And Crooked" was released in 1966, and also stars Ian McShane and Geoffrey Bayldon.

8. What role did John Mills play in "Around The World In 80 Days"?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: Carriage Driver

Released in 1956, "Around The World In 80 Days" stars David Niven and Shirley MacLaine, as well as a long list of cameo appearances. The train conductor is played by Buster Keaton, the saloon bouncer is played by George Raft, and the steampship company clerk is played by Charles Coburn.

9. The 2003 comedy drama "It Runs in the Family" starred three generations of an acting family. Who is this family?

From Quiz Family Affair on the Silver Screen

Answer: Douglas

The movie starred Kirk Douglas, his son Michael Douglas, and Michael's son Cameron Douglas. Diana Dill, Kirk's first wife and mother of Michael played the role of Kirk's character's wife. There are four well-known acting Baldwin brothers, Alex, Stephen, Daniel and William. The Sutherlands have three generations of actors, Donald, his son Kiefer, and Kiefer's daughter Sarah. Tony Curtis, his wife Janet Leigh and their daughters Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis have all performed in the movies.

10. On which movie did Caleb Deschanel work with his daughter Emily?

From Quiz The Deschanel Family

Answer: It Could Happen To You

"It Could Happen To You" was Emily's film debut, and she played the part of a 'Paint Throwing Fur Activist'. The movie was about a policeman who offers a share of his lottery ticket to a waitress instead of a tip, and starred Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda.

11. In the well-known film, "Pollyanna", Hayley Mills plays the title role. What was Pollyanna's last name?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: Whittier

Pollyanna goes to stay with her Aunt Polly, in an unfriendly town, and ends up instilling everyone with her 'look on the bright side' optimism. "Pollyanna" was released in 1960, and also stars Jane Wyman, Karl Malden and Richard Egan.

12. She played Melanie Hamilton Wilkes in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and her sister played Lina McLaidlaw in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "Suspicion" (1941). Who are these sisters?

From Quiz Family Affair on the Silver Screen

Answer: Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine

Olivia de Havilland (b.1916) and Joan Fontaine (1917-2013) were both born in Tokyo to British parents and the girls with their mother moved to California in 1919. Olivia won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, "To Each His Own" (1946) and "The Heiress" (1949). Joan won her Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Suspicion" (1941) making her the only actor to win an Academy Award in a movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock. They were the first sisters to win Academy awards for Best Actress. Olivia played Melanie Hamilton Wilkes, the sister-in-law to Scarlet O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and had eight leading lady roles opposite Errol Flynn. Joan was active on stage, radio and television and made her last on-screen appearance in 1994. Constance Bennett (1905-1965) starred in silent movies and early talking movies. Her younger sister Joan (1910-1990) was more famous during the 1930s and 1940s. Both Eva and Zsa Zsa together with their older sister Magda were all actresses and socialites.

13. In "Elf", what was the name of Zooey Deschanel's character?

From Quiz The Deschanel Family

Answer: Jovie

Will Ferrell starred in "Elf" in a fish-out-of-water (or elf out of snow) story about a baby who inadvertantly hitches a ride to the North Pole with Santa and is raised as an elf. When he finds out that he's not an elf, he goes in search of his father. Zooey sings the song "Baby It's Cold Outside" in the movie.

14. In how many films did Hayley Mills appear with her father, John?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: 7

Hayley and her father appeared together in: "So Well Remembered" in 1947, "Tiger Bay" in 1959, "The Parent Trap" in 1961 (cameo), "The Truth About Spring" and "The Chalk Garden" in 1964, "The Family Way" in 1966, and "Africa - Texas Style!" in 1967.

15. For which film did John Mills win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: Ryan's Daughter

"Ryan's Daughter" was released in 1970, and stars Robert Mitchum and Sarah Miles. Taking place in Ireland during World War I, it is a story of love and betrayal. "Ryan's Daughter" was nominated for four Oscar awards. It won for Best Cinematography as well as John's award, and was nominated for Best Sound, and Best Actress for Sarah Miles.

16. Which movie did Emily Deschanel NOT appear in?

From Quiz The Deschanel Family

Answer: The Hours

Emily Deschanel played Mrs. Morgan in "Cold Mountain", Rosanna Travis in "The Alamo" and a receptionist in "Spider-Man 2".

17. The 1980 movie "The Long Riders" was notable in that there were four sets of actor brothers portraying real-life sets of brothers. Who were the sets of actor brothers?

From Quiz Family Affair on the Silver Screen

Answer: Keach, Quaid, Carradine and Guest

The movie is about the time after the Civil War when banks and train robberies became common amongst outlaws. This is a period in history when the James and Younger brothers terrorized the Midwest of the United States. The James brothers Jesse and Frank were played by James and Stacy Keach. The Younger brothers, Cole, Jim and Bobby were played by David, Keith and Robert Carradine. The Miller brothers, Ed and Clell, were played by Dennis and Randy Quaid, and the Ford brothers, Charley and Robert, were played by Christopher and Nicholas Guest.

18. What was the name of the character played by Zooey Deschanel in "The Good Girl"?

From Quiz The Deschanel Family

Answer: Cheryl

Cheryl worked as a cashier and made the in-store announcements at the Retail Rodeo, but was later put on the cosmetics counter with Justine because she was so smart mouthed. It took me a couple of viewings to realize I really liked "The Good Girl". It's well written and the cast (also including Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, John C. Reilly and Tim Blake Nelson) does very well.

19. A number of real-life husbands and wives have played the same role together in a movie. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward played husband and wife in "Mr. and Mrs. Bridge" (1990). What are their names in the movie?

From Quiz Family Affair on the Silver Screen

Answer: Walter and India

Walter and India Bridge are a traditional family with children living in Kansas City during the 1930s and 1940s. There are complications as their children grow up and have a more modern approach to life than the normal family tradition. Joanne Woodward received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actress for the film. George and Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" (1966) were played the real-life husband and wife at the time, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Bill and Alice Hartford were played by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman while they were still married. Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly were married when they played husband and wife Charles and Emma Darwin in "Creation" (2009).

20. For which movie was Caleb Deschanel NOT nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography?

From Quiz The Deschanel Family

Answer: Being There

In addition to "Fly Away Home", "The Right Stuff" and "The Natural", Caleb was nominated for a Best Cinematography Oscar for "The Patriot".

21. John, Hayley and Juliet appeared in how many films together?

From Quiz The Mills Family

Answer: 1

The three of them appeared in "So Well Remembered", in 1947. Juliet was credited as Young Julie, and Hayley's role, as an infant, was uncredited. This was the only film Hayley and Juliet have been in together.

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