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Best Pictures of the 1940s Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the motion pictures that won the Academy Awards from 1940 thru 1949. These are multiple choice to make it a little easier. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by califredrose. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
califredrose

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,236

Updated
Dec 27 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
5320

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 87 (4/10), Guest 4 (6/10), shorthumbz (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Best Picture of 1940 starred Joan Fontaine. What was the movie called? Hint

Rebecca

The Spirit Of West Point

Range Busters

Leave Her To Heaven

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Best Picture of 1941 starred Walter Pidgeon. What was the movie called? Hint

Pursuit To Algiers

Gaucho Serenade

Something In The Wind

How Green was My Valley

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Best Picture of 1942 starred Greer Garson. What was the movie called? Hint

Joan of Arc

The Happy Breed

The Wizard of Oz

Mrs. Miniver

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Best Picture of 1943 starred Humphrey Bogart. What was the movie called? Hint

The African Queen

The Last Outlaw

The Desk Set

Casablanca

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Best Picture of 1944 starred Bing Crosby. What was the movie called? Hint

Custer's Last Stand

Going My Way

The Bells of St. Mary's

The Road To Morocco

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Best Picture of 1945 starred Ray Milland. What was the movie called? Hint

In The Navy

Dial M For Murder

The Lost Weekend

The Uninvited

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Best Picture of 1946 starred Fredric March. What was this movie called? Hint

Boom In The Moon

Idiots Delight

The Best Years of Our Lives

The Spirit of West Point'

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Best Picture of 1947 starred Gregory Peck. What was the movie called? Hint

Gentleman's Agreement

Land of Fury

Inside The Law

North of The Border

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Best Picture of 1948 starred Laurence Olivier. What was this movie called? Hint

Picture of Dorian Gray

Hamlet

Oliver!

Kings Ransom

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Best Picture of 1949 starred Broderick Crawford. What was this movie called? Hint

Healer

Elliot Ness

All The King's Men

If You Knew Susie

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Dec 24 2024 : Guest 87: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Best Picture of 1940 starred Joan Fontaine. What was the movie called?

Answer: Rebecca

This was Hitchcock's first American film and his only for directing. Joan Fontaine was nominated for Best Actress and Laurence Olivier was nominated for Best Actor as well.

2. The Best Picture of 1941 starred Walter Pidgeon. What was the movie called?

Answer: How Green was My Valley

John Ford received best Director for this movie, and also Donald Crisp won Best Supporting Actor.

3. The Best Picture of 1942 starred Greer Garson. What was the movie called?

Answer: Mrs. Miniver

Greer Garson won Best Actress and the director William Wyler also won Best Director. Walter Pidgeon was nominated, but did not win Best Actor.

4. The Best Picture of 1943 starred Humphrey Bogart. What was the movie called?

Answer: Casablanca

Michael Curtiz won the Best Director for this movie. Ingrid Bergman was not nominated for Best Actress in this classic movie.

5. The Best Picture of 1944 starred Bing Crosby. What was the movie called?

Answer: Going My Way

Bing Crosby won Best Actor and Leo McCarey won Best Director for this movie. 'Swinging On A Star' won Best Song which was from 'Going My Way', and it was sung by Bing Crosby.

6. The Best Picture of 1945 starred Ray Milland. What was the movie called?

Answer: The Lost Weekend

Ray Milland won Best Actor and Billy Wilder won Best Director for this movie. This movie also won for the Best Original Score. (music)

7. The Best Picture of 1946 starred Fredric March. What was this movie called?

Answer: The Best Years of Our Lives

Fredric March won Best Actor and William Wyler won Best Director for this movie. This movie is about WWII vets, and the movie won many Oscars that year.

8. The Best Picture of 1947 starred Gregory Peck. What was the movie called?

Answer: Gentleman's Agreement

Elia Kazan won Best Director for this movie. Gregory Peck and Dorothy McGuire were nominated, but did not win. Celeste Holm won for Best Supporting Actress.

9. The Best Picture of 1948 starred Laurence Olivier. What was this movie called?

Answer: Hamlet

Laurence Olivier won Best Actor for this movie.

10. The Best Picture of 1949 starred Broderick Crawford. What was this movie called?

Answer: All The King's Men

Broderick Crawford won Best Actor for this movie. John Ireland was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.

Source: Author califredrose

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