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Blue Lamp, The Trivia Quiz

Welcome to this quiz about the 1950 Ealing Studios film "The Blue Lamp", a ground-breaking police drama set in London.

A multiple-choice quiz by KentQuizzer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
KentQuizzer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
376,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
112

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What happened to PC George Dixon during the robbery at the cinema? Hint

He was kidnapped.

He was shot.

He disarmed a gunman.

He was run over.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which famous actor played the gunman? Hint

Dirk Bogarde

Jack Warner

Robert Flemyng

Jimmy Hanley

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which venue did the criminals use as an alibi for the robbery? Hint

Funeral

Horse race

Wedding

Theatre

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the policemen lodged with the Dixons at the time of the shooting? Hint

PC Roberts

PC Campbell

PC Mitchell

PC Dixon

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Question 5 of 10

5. The film ended with a member of the public asking PC Mitchell for directions to which railway station? Hint

Euston

Paddington

Marylebone

Victoria

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Question 6 of 10

6. The senior detective was played by which actor? He was also famous for a leading role in many "James Bond" films. Hint

Jack Warner

Robert Flemyng

Dirk Bogarde

Bernard Lee

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Question 7 of 10

7. The jeweller's girlfriend was played by which versatile actress, known for her distinctive voice? Hint

Barbara Windsor

Beryl Reid

Dora Bryan

Hattie Jacques

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which item of clothing led to the murderer? Hint

Shirt button

Left shoe

Raincoat belt

Bowler hat

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which sport was taking place at White City stadium when Riley was arrested? Hint

Greyhound racing

Cricket

Football

Swimming

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which police force provided significant help in the making of the film? Hint

MOD Police

City of London Police

Metropolitan Police

British Transport Police

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What happened to PC George Dixon during the robbery at the cinema?

Answer: He was shot.

Dixon came face-to-face with Tom Riley, who was armed with a gun. Dixon tried to talk Riley into giving up the weapon, but Riley panicked and shot Dixon. Dixon died later in hospital.

2. Which famous actor played the gunman?

Answer: Dirk Bogarde

Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde became famous as Dirk Bogarde. His other films included "Doctor in the House", "The Servant" and "Death in Venice".

3. Which venue did the criminals use as an alibi for the robbery?

Answer: Theatre

The criminals used a performance by Tessie O'Shea at a local theatre as an alibi. They ensured they were noticed by staff at the theatre bar before and after the robbery. Tessie was a real-life music hall star who appeared as herself in the film.

4. Which of the policemen lodged with the Dixons at the time of the shooting?

Answer: PC Mitchell

PC Andy Mitchell lodged with PC George Dixon and his wife, supported her after his death and arrested the killer. Jimmy Hanley, who played Mitchell, had been a child actor and died in 1970 at the age of 51.

5. The film ended with a member of the public asking PC Mitchell for directions to which railway station?

Answer: Paddington

Much of the initial action took place near Paddington station, with various references to it and nearby Paddington Green. The film ended with PC Mitchell giving directions to Paddington station, just as PC Dixon had near the beginning.

6. The senior detective was played by which actor? He was also famous for a leading role in many "James Bond" films.

Answer: Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee played "M", Bond's boss, in eleven "Bond" films. This followed earlier appearances in films such as "The Third Man" and "Whistle Down the Wind".

7. The jeweller's girlfriend was played by which versatile actress, known for her distinctive voice?

Answer: Dora Bryan

Dora Bryan had a long and varied career in films, plays, musicals and television. She even released the sixties novelty Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas is a Beatle".

8. Which item of clothing led to the murderer?

Answer: Raincoat belt

A policeman grabbed Riley's raincoat belt during the initial robbery at a jewellery shop. The film covered the detective work involved in tracking down the manufacturer and local stockists. That investigation led to Diana Lewis's father and then on to Riley himself.

9. Which sport was taking place at White City stadium when Riley was arrested?

Answer: Greyhound racing

A dramatic (for the time) car chase through west London was followed by Riley escaping across railway tracks and finding himself in the middle of a busy greyhound racing meet at White City stadium. The police, assisted by a senior local criminal, cornered Riley inside the stadium.

10. Which police force provided significant help in the making of the film?

Answer: Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police actively supported the filming of "The Blue Lamp" and was thanked in the opening credits. The force allowed the use of police stations and a communication centre for key scenes.

Source: Author KentQuizzer

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