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Quiz about Clap for the Wolfman Lon Chaney Jrs Films
Quiz about Clap for the Wolfman Lon Chaney Jrs Films

Clap for the Wolfman - Lon Chaney, Jr.'s Films Quiz

Though never as renowned as his father, Lon Chaney, Jr. did wonderful work in many films, carving out his own niche in cinematic history. Fans of the younger Chaney will find this quiz good deal easier than killing the Wolf Man.

A multiple-choice quiz by stuthehistoryguy. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
stuthehistoryguy
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
190,876
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Born Creighton Chaney, our hero adopted the screen name "Lon Chaney, Jr." (often credited merely as "Lon Chaney") at the behest of studio execs. Most of his early films did not benefit from this sobriquet, however. Which of these is NOT one of Chaney's forgettable films from the 1930s? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Chaney's first real success came with a 1939 film adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel "Of Mice and Men". What role did Chaney play in this film? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Though his role in "Of Mice and Men" remained his favorite throughout his career, Chaney is probably best known as the title character in Universal Studios 1941 film, "The Wolf Man". What was the name of Chaney's character therein? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. The Wolf Man's condition came through no fault of his own--he was cursed to become a monster in the light of the full moon after being bitten by a werewolf. What horror icon played the werewolf who so afflicted Chaney's character? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. After Chaney's success in "The Wolf Man", Universal would utilize his talents in a long run of horror films. Chaney took up the vampiric mantle in 1942's "Son of Dracula". Where was this thriller set? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Chaney would also star in three Universal "Mummy" films. Which of these did NOT feature Chaney as Kharis?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Ever the loyal performer, Chaney also donned the Frankenstein Monster makeup for one performance. In which of these films did Chaney play the mad doctor's creation? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Chaney would also star in a run of short thrillers at Universal that did not involve any monstrous makeup or supernatural evocations on his part. The titles of these movies included "The Frozen Ghost" and "Calling Dr. Death". What was the name of this series? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. After Universal got out of the horror film business, Chaney drifted into relative obscurity, taking small roles in major films or larger assignments in low-budget affairs. In which of these classic westerns does Chaney have a small role? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Chaney's last role, perhaps fittingly, was a small, nonspeaking part in a low-budget horror film. What opus marked the end to his career? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Born Creighton Chaney, our hero adopted the screen name "Lon Chaney, Jr." (often credited merely as "Lon Chaney") at the behest of studio execs. Most of his early films did not benefit from this sobriquet, however. Which of these is NOT one of Chaney's forgettable films from the 1930s?

Answer: The Lawless Nineties

 Chaney played in all these 1936 films except for "The Lawless Nineties", which was a John Wayne vehicle. The Duke also made some clinkers during this period.
2. Chaney's first real success came with a 1939 film adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel "Of Mice and Men". What role did Chaney play in this film?

Answer: Lennie Small

 Lennie was a mentally handicapped person guided through life by his friend, George Milton. Tom Joad and Preacher Casey are characters in Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath", adapted to the screen in 1940 by director John Ford.
3. Though his role in "Of Mice and Men" remained his favorite throughout his career, Chaney is probably best known as the title character in Universal Studios 1941 film, "The Wolf Man". What was the name of Chaney's character therein?

Answer: Lawrence Talbot

 The other choices were well-known actors in Universal films of the 1930s.
4. The Wolf Man's condition came through no fault of his own--he was cursed to become a monster in the light of the full moon after being bitten by a werewolf. What horror icon played the werewolf who so afflicted Chaney's character?

Answer: Bela Lugosi

 Chaney and Lugosi would meet again when Lugosi played the Frankenstein Monster in 1943's "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man". They would also fall to their deaths together as the Wolf Man and Dracula, respectively, in "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein".
5. After Chaney's success in "The Wolf Man", Universal would utilize his talents in a long run of horror films. Chaney took up the vampiric mantle in 1942's "Son of Dracula". Where was this thriller set?

Answer: Louisiana

 Chaney's character was a "descendant" of Count Dracula named Count Alucard. Try spelling that one backwards!
6. Chaney would also star in three Universal "Mummy" films. Which of these did NOT feature Chaney as Kharis?

Answer: The Mummy's Hand

 These were among the most ignominious of Universal's productions. Chaney had no dialogue, and spent most of these films awkwardly lurching after his prey, often with unintentionally hilarious results. Tom Tyler originated the role of Kharis in "The Mummy's Hand".
7. Ever the loyal performer, Chaney also donned the Frankenstein Monster makeup for one performance. In which of these films did Chaney play the mad doctor's creation?

Answer: Ghost of Frankenstein

 Chaney also played the Frankenstein Monster briefly in "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein". His colleague Glenn Strange had suffered an injury, so Chaney donned the familiar mask for a couple of shots.
8. Chaney would also star in a run of short thrillers at Universal that did not involve any monstrous makeup or supernatural evocations on his part. The titles of these movies included "The Frozen Ghost" and "Calling Dr. Death". What was the name of this series?

Answer: The Inner Sanctum

 Among the other titles in this series were "Dead Man's Eyes" and "Weird Woman".
9. After Universal got out of the horror film business, Chaney drifted into relative obscurity, taking small roles in major films or larger assignments in low-budget affairs. In which of these classic westerns does Chaney have a small role?

Answer: High Noon

 Chaney would also have a small role in 1958's "The Defiant Ones".
10. Chaney's last role, perhaps fittingly, was a small, nonspeaking part in a low-budget horror film. What opus marked the end to his career?

Answer: Dracula vs. Frankenstein

 This film marked a reunion of sorts with old Universal stablemate J. Carrol Naish, who had worked with Chaney in "House of Frankenstein". It was also probably the nadir of Chaney's once-promising career.
Source: Author stuthehistoryguy

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