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Quiz about Strother Martin I recognize the face

Strother Martin - I recognize the face Quiz

From "Dragnet" to "I Love Lucy" to "Gilligan's Island" and hosting "Saturday Night Live" three months before his death, we have all seen Strother Martin's face in scores of great movies. How well do you remember this fine character actor?

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rblayer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
161,522

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Strother's first film appearance was an uncredited role as a springboard diver in this 1950 move. Which one was it? Hint

The Dam Busters

The City of the Damned

The Damned Don't Cry

The Damned

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Question 2 of 10

2. Strother had another 1950 bit part appearance in this John Huston film, which included a young Marilyn Monroe in the large cast, can you name the film? Hint

The Blackboard Jungle

Rama of the Jungle

The Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Strother was in several Paul Newman movies. In 1977 he played McGrath, the owner of a failing ice hockey team. Which movie was this? Hint

Slap Shot

Fire on Ice

The Mighty Ducks

The Penalty Box

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Question 4 of 10

4. Strother played an inept Indian agent named Agard in this hilarious John Wayne western. Can you name the film? Hint

Tie a Yellow Ribbon

McLintock

The Searchers

Fort Apache

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Question 5 of 10

5. Strother was even a regular on a 1959 television western starring Earl Holiman. Which program was this? Hint

Maverick

The Roughriders

Yancy Derringer

Hotel de Paree

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Question 6 of 10

6. As Jeb Ross, Strother Martin won Dean Martin's glass eye in a barroom raffle in this 1965 western....name the movie? Hint

The Alamo

The Sons of Katie Elder

The War Wagon

Cast a Giant Shadow

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Question 7 of 10

7. He played Floyd, a henchman to the main villain in which of the following western classics? Hint

Little Big Man

How the West Was Won

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

The Way West

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Question 8 of 10

8. To show his great versatility, Strother played the small role of Thrum in this 1959 Disney film? Hint

Darby O'Gill and the Little People

The Shaggy Dog

Davy Crockett and the Wild Frontier

The Love Bug

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Question 9 of 10

9. Perhaps Martin's most lasting tribute was creating the catch-phrase, "What we have here is failure to communicate," from which classic movie? Hint

The Chain Gang

Eat My Dust

Hard Times

Cool Hand Luke

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Question 10 of 10

10. Martin's only recognition for a lifetime of great acting roles, was a Golden Globe nomination as supporting actor in this short-lived James Stewart television series. Hint

Lassie

Better Late than Never

Hawkins on Murder

One of Our Own

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Strother's first film appearance was an uncredited role as a springboard diver in this 1950 move. Which one was it?

Answer: The Damned Don't Cry

This should have been Strother's easiest role as he won the National Junior Springboard Diving Championship when he was 17 years old.

2. Strother had another 1950 bit part appearance in this John Huston film, which included a young Marilyn Monroe in the large cast, can you name the film?

Answer: The Asphalt Jungle

Strother played William Doldy, the second man in a police line up.

3. Strother was in several Paul Newman movies. In 1977 he played McGrath, the owner of a failing ice hockey team. Which movie was this?

Answer: Slap Shot

Newman and Martin also worked together in ?Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?, ?Cool Hand Luke?, ?Harper?, and ?Pocket Money?.

4. Strother played an inept Indian agent named Agard in this hilarious John Wayne western. Can you name the film?

Answer: McLintock

Horse Soldiers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Rooster Cogburn also starred the Duke and Strother Martin.

5. Strother was even a regular on a 1959 television western starring Earl Holiman. Which program was this?

Answer: Hotel de Paree

Strother played the part of Aaron Donager.

6. As Jeb Ross, Strother Martin won Dean Martin's glass eye in a barroom raffle in this 1965 western....name the movie?

Answer: The Sons of Katie Elder

Of course, Dean's older brother played by John Wayne, had to come to the rescue after the scam was disclosed to the crowded bar people.

7. He played Floyd, a henchman to the main villain in which of the following western classics?

Answer: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Floyd placed Liberty Valance's name into nomination to elect a delegate to the statehood convention. Of course, Valance lost to James Stewart.

8. To show his great versatility, Strother played the small role of Thrum in this 1959 Disney film?

Answer: The Shaggy Dog

Tommy Kirk's change into a sheepdog was more than the nervous Thrum could handle.

9. Perhaps Martin's most lasting tribute was creating the catch-phrase, "What we have here is failure to communicate," from which classic movie?

Answer: Cool Hand Luke

This line also turned out to be Steve McQueen's last words.

10. Martin's only recognition for a lifetime of great acting roles, was a Golden Globe nomination as supporting actor in this short-lived James Stewart television series.

Answer: Hawkins on Murder

With over 60 movies to his credit, Strother Martin had approximately 100 television appearances. He died of a heart attack in 1980 at the age of 61.

Source: Author rblayer

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