25 Degrees of Franchot Tone Trivia Quiz

Answer: In Harm's Way

"In Harm's Way" was released in 1965, and also stars John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. It is about naval officers trying to recover from, and retaliate for, the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. Slim Pickens plays Bosun's Mate Chief Culpeper. Franchot Tone plays Adm Kimmel.

Slim Pickens also starred in "The Apple Dumpling Gang" and "The Howling". Franchot Tone was born in 1905 and was in over 60 films from 1932 to 1968, usually playing the lead or second lead.

Answer: Dr Strangelove, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb

"Dr Strangelove" was released in 1964, and also stars George C. Scott and Sterling Hayden. It is about a crazy General who starts WWIII, and the politicians and Generals who try to stop it. Who can forget the line, "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room". Slim Pickens plays Maj "King" Kong. Peter Sellers plays three roles: Capt Mandrake, President Muffley and Dr. Strangelove.

He also starred in the "Pink Panther" series of movies.

Answer: A Shot in the Dark

"A Shot in the Dark" was released in 1964, as was "The Pink Panther", both introducing us to Inspector Jacques Clousseau. Sellers was the Inspector and Kwouk was his manservant, Cato. Burt Kwouk also starred in "Kiss of the Dragon" and "Goldfinger".

Answer: Empire of the Sun

"Empire of the Sun" was released in 1987, and also stars John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson. It is about a young boy separated from his parents and forced to fend for himself after the Japanese invade Shanghai. Burt Kwouk plays Mr Chen. Christian Bale plays the young boy, Jim. He also starred in "Swing Kids" and "Captain Corelli's Mandolin".

Answer: Velvet Goldmine

"Velvet Goldmine" was released in 1998, and also stars Toni Collette. It is about a newspaper reporter investigating the career of a 70's glam rock star. Christian Bale plays Arthur Stuart, the reporter. Ewan McGregor plays the rock star, Brian Slade. He also starred in "Trainspotting" and "Black Hawk Down".

Answer: Brassed Off

"Brassed Off" was released in 1996, and also stars Pete Postlethwaite and Stephen Tompkinson. It is about coal miners having to decide whether to fight to keep their pit open and at the same time keep their brass band going and make it to nationals. Ewan McGregor plays Andy, one of the miners. Tara Fitzgerald plays Gloria, who is part of management and plays the flugelhorn.

She also starred in "The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain".

Answer: Sirens

"Sirens" was released in 1994, and also stars Hugh Grant and Elle Macpherson. It is about a minister and his wife trying to moralize an artist who has painted controversial paintings, his wife and three models. But who gets changed? Tara Fitzgerald plays the minister's wife, Estella Campion. Sam Neill plays the artist, Norman Lindsay.

He also starred in "The Hunt for Red October" and "Jurassic Park".

Answer: The Dish

"The Dish" was released in 2000. It is a charming film about a satellite interface, set up in the middle of an Australian sheep farm, and the problems they encounter trying to stay online as the only downlink for the first walk on the moon. Sam Neill plays the Aussie in charge of the dish, Cliff Buxton. Patrick Warburton plays the NASA representative, Al.

He is best known for playing Puddy on "Seinfeld", and for being The Tick.

Answer: Scream 3

"Scream 3" was released in 2000, and also stars David Arquette and Neve Campbell. It is about the survivors of "Scream" and "Scream 2" being targeted again. Patrick Warburton plays Steven Stone. Parker Posey plays Jennifer. She also starred in "The Misadventures of Margaret" and "Josie and the Pussycats".

Answer: Coneheads

"Coneheads" was released in 1993, and also stars Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd. This movie is from a popular "Saturday Night Live" skit. It is about a family of aliens forced to live as Earth people. Parker Posey plays Stephanie. Whip Hubley plays an F-16 pilot. He also starred in "Executive Decision" and "Top Gun".

Answer: Top Gun

"Top Gun" was released in 1986, and also stars Tom Cruise, Tom Skerritt and Rick Rossovich. It is about a group of elite pilots in advanced fighter pilot school, each determined to be the best. Whip Hubley plays a pilot named 'Hollywood'. Val Kilmer plays 'Iceman' Kazanski. He also starred in "Real Genius" and "Thunderheart".

Answer: Tombstone

"Tombstone" was released in 1993, and also stars Kurt Russell and Bill Paxton. It is about Wyatt Earp, his brothers, and his friend Doc Holliday, trying to lead a peaceful life, but having a conflict with a gang of outlaws culminating in a gunfight at the OK corral. Val Kilmer plays a very good Doc Holliday. Dana Delany plays Josephine Marcus.

She also starred in "China Beach" and "HouseSitter".

Answer: Exit to Eden

"Exit to Eden" was released in 1994, and also stars Dan Ackroyd. It is about a photographer who inadvertently photographs diamond smugglers prior to going to the island of Eden. He is followed there by the smugglers, who are followed by detectives. Dana Delany plays Lisa. Paul Mercurio plays the photographer, Elliot. He also starred in "Joseph" and "Kick".

Answer: Strictly Ballroom

"Strictly Ballroom" was released in 1992, and also stars Tara Morice. If you haven't seen it, I recommend this film about a ballroom dancer who wants to perform his own steps in a dance contest amid protest from everyone around him except his new partner and his father. Paul Mercurio plays Scott Hastings. Gia Carides plays his first dance partner, Liz.

She also starred in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Primary Colors".

Answer: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

"Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" was released in 1999, and also stars Mike Myers. It is about a secret agent fighting Dr. Evil over his mojo. This is by far the best of the "Austin Powers" movies. Gia Carides plays Robin Spitz Swallows, the agent for Dr. Evil who wouldn't die. Seth Green plays Dr. Evil's son, Scott. He also starred in "Rat Race" and "The Italian Job".

Answer: To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

"To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" was released in 1996, and also stars Peter Gallagher and Michelle Pfeiffer. It is about a man whose wife died two years ago, but he continues his romance with her "ghost" on the beach. He has a daughter who feels as if she has lost both parents. Seth Green plays a boy named Danny. Claire Danes plays the daughter, Rachel.

She also starred in "My So-Called Life" and "Terminator 3".

Answer: The Hours

"The Hours" was released in 2002, and also stars Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep. It is about different perspectives of a story written by Virginia Woolf. Claire Danes plays Julia Vaughan, the daughter of Clarissa Vaughan. John C. Reilly plays Dan Brown, the husband of Laura Brown. He also starred in "The Good Girl" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".

Answer: The Perfect Storm

"The Perfect Storm" was released in 2000, and also stars George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. It is based on a true story of a sword boat lost in the Halloween storm of 1991. He plays Sully, and John C Reilly plays Murph, both fisherman on the 'Andrea Gail'. William Fichtner also starred in "Black Hawk Down" and "Passion of Mind".

Answer: Contact

"Contact" was released in 1997, and also stars Jodie Foster and Tom Skerritt. It is about radio signals being received from outer space, with instructions to build a strange machine. William Fichtner plays Kent, and Matthew McConaughey plays Palmer Joss. Matthew McConaughey also starred in "Reign of Fire" and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days".

Answer: U-571

"U-571" was released in 2000, and also stars David Keith and Harvey Keitel. It is about an attempt to capture a German encoding machine named Enigma. Matthew McConaughey plays Lt. Tyler, and Bill Paxton plays Lt. Cmdr. Dahlgren. Bill Paxton also starred in "Titanic" and "Apollo 13".

Answer: The Evening Star

"The Evening Star" was released in 1996, and also stars Juliette Lewis and Jack Nicholson. It is a sequel to "Terms of Endearment", about Aurora Greenway and her now-adult grandchildren. Bill Paxton plays Jerry, Aurora's younger beau. Shirley MacLaine is Aurora Greenway. She also starred in "Terms of Endearment" and "Steel Magnolias".

Answer: Around the World in 80 Days

"Around the World in 80 Days" was released in 1956, and also stars David Niven and Cantinflas. It is about a man who bets that with all the new modes of travel, he can go around the world in 80 days. Shirley MacLaine plays Princess Aouda. Charles Boyer plays the travel agent, Monsieur Gasse. He also starred in "Love Affair" (the original 'An Affair to Remember') and "Algiers".

Answer: Conquest

"Conquest" was released in 1937, and also stars Leif Erickson and Dame May Whitty. It is about a Polish woman becoming the mistress of Napoleon to influence his handling of Poland. Charles Boyer plays Napoleon. Greta Garbo plays the woman, Countess Marie Walewska. She also starred in "Anna Karenina" and "Flesh and the Devil".

Answer: Grand Hotel

"Grand Hotel" was released in 1932, and also stars John and Lionel Barrymore. It is about the lives of people staying at Berlin's Grand Hotel. Greta Garbo plays the dancer, Grusinskaya. Joan Crawford plays Flaemmchen. She also starred in "Our Dancing Daughters" and "The Women".

Answer: Sadie McKee

"Sadie McKee" was released in 1934, and also stars Gene Raymond and Edward Arnold. It is about the daughter of a cook who has liked the son, Michael, of her mother's employer since they were children. She has a couple of bad romances before she and Michael figure out that they belong together. Joan Crawford plays Sadie and Franchot Tone plays Michael.

Joan Crawford was Franchot Tone's first wife and they made seven films together. After film roles became irregular, Tone kept busy acting on TV and went back to the stage. He died in 1968 of lung cancer.