Movie Common Bond Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1946

Also born in 1946 were Cher, Susan Sarandon and Ozzy Osbourne. Other notable events of 1946 included The United Nations Security Council holding its first meeting, the abolition of the Italian Monarchy and the nationalisation of the Bank of England.

Answer: Bailey

"Beetle Bailey" was created by Mort Walker. The comic strip debuted in 1950 and has continued running for decades. Mort Walker graduated from the University of Missouri, which proudly displays a life-sized statue of Beetle Bailey outside its alumni centre.

Answer: James Stewart

Stewart Granger's birth name was James Leblanche Stewart. He was born in London in 1913 and he became a popular leading man in the British film industry in the 1940s. He signed for MGM in 1950 and in 1956 he became a US citizen. His career spanned more than fifty years, until shortly before his death in 1993.

Answer: Donna

Ritchie Valens released "Donna" in 1958 as a tribute to his childhood sweetheart. 10cc released their "Donna" in 1972. It was their first hit record, although they had previously released singles under the names of "Hotlegs" and "Doctor Father". Both songs are original, having only the title in common.

Answer: David Bedford

David Bedford set a world record of 27 minutes 30.8 seconds for the 10,000 metres in 1973. Despite holding this record for four years, his racing career was not very successful. He competed in the 1972 Munich Olympics but came sixth in the 10,000 metres and twelfth in the 5,000 metres.

Answer: Duke of Clarence

George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence (1449-1478), was the younger brother of Edward IV and Richard III. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London after being convicted of treason for plotting against Edward. His execution was carried out in private and there is no actual record of the method used.

He was known as a heavy drinker, and it may be that the rumours of the unusual method of execution started from this. In case you're wondering, a butt of wine is 105 imperial gallons.

Answer: Angel

"Angel" first aired in 1999. Angel (played by David Boreanaz) was Buffy's vampire boyfriend. A gypsy's curse had restored his soul, causing him great guilt for the evil things he had done in the past. A moment's happiness would cause him to lose his soul again. To avoid getting happy with Buffy and to atone for his past misdeeds, he moved to Los Angeles to battle evil there.

Answer: Wings

Pegasus was the winged horse of Greek mythology. "Wings" ran from 1990-1997 and was a comedy set in an airfield. Paul McCartney formed the group Wings after the breakup of The Beatles, and the film "Wings" won an academy award for the Most Outstanding Production at the first Oscar ceremony in 1927.

Answer: Bells ringing

Campanology comes from the Latin "campana", meaning bell. Campanology refers to the casting, tuning and general study of bells.

Answer: It's a Wonderful Life

"It's a Wonderful Life premiered in 1946 (1). It told the story of George Bailey (2), played by James Stewart (3). George was married to Mary, played by Donna (4) Reed. They lived in the town of Bedford (5) Falls.

George was contemplating suicide when he was visited by Clarence (6), an angel (7). Clarence showed George what his town and the people in it would have been like if George had not existed, persuading George that his life was worthwhile after all.

Clarence is actually a trainee angel who has yet to earn his wings (8). Every time a bell rings (9), an angel gets his wings. The film ends with the sound of a bell ringing, meaning that Clarence has earned his wings.