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Classic Movie Trivia 30s-50s Trivia Quiz

Here are some general trivia questions about classic films and actors from the 30s, 40s and 50s. I hope they'll present an interesting challenge to the real film buffs out there.

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

Author
MWG

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,373

Updated
May 03 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2507

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (6/10), Guest 136 (10/10), Guest 71 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy were paired many times in the movies. Exactly how many films did they make together? Hint

ten

six

nine

eleven

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1949's 'Adams Rib', a successful Broadway actress made what was, in effect if not in actuality, her screen debut in a featured role. Name the actress. Hint

Bea Lillie

Shirley Booth

Gertrude Stein

Judy Holliday

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Question 3 of 10

3. This actor made his screen debut in 1954 and in 1955 won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in 'Mr. Roberts.' Hint

Nick Adams

Jack Lemmon

Walter Matthau

Aldo Ray

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Kate Hepburn's other love interest in the 1957 film 'Desk Set'? Hint

Cary Grant

Gig Young

David Wayne

Tony Randall

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 1950 film version of 'Born Yesterday,' Judy Holliday stars with Broderick Crawford as Harry Brock. What future Holliday co-star originated the role of Harry Brock on Broadway? Hint

Jack Lemmon

Dean Martin

Paul Douglas

Broderick Crawford

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Question 6 of 10

6. A very bad remake of 'Born Yesterday' was made in 1993 with John Goodman in the role of Harry Brock. Who were the outclassed stars in the Holliday and Holden roles? Hint

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise

Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson

Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 1938 film 'Holiday' told the story of up and coming 'man of the people' Johnny Case who falls in love with wealthy socialite Linda Seton. Who played the mismatched lovers? Hint

Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn

Joel McRea and Jean Arthur

Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur

Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a 1948 western, saddle tramp Robert Mitchum unsuspectingly rides into the middle of a range war. Name the film. Hint

Along Came Jones

West of the Pecos

Duel in the Sun

Blood on the Moon

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Question 9 of 10

9. With reference to question 8, a popular character actor known for playing roles much older than his actual age co-starred with Mitchum. Name the actor. Hint

Tom Tully

Walter Brennan

Walter Huston

Gabby Hayes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cary Grant co-starred with Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman in a 1942 romantic comedy. Grant played the memorably named Leopold Dilg. Name the film. Hint

People Will Talk

Once Upon a Honeymoon

The Awful Truth

Talk of the Town

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy were paired many times in the movies. Exactly how many films did they make together?

Answer: nine

Their first film was 'Woman of the Year' in 1942, their last was 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' in 1967.

2. In 1949's 'Adams Rib', a successful Broadway actress made what was, in effect if not in actuality, her screen debut in a featured role. Name the actress.

Answer: Judy Holliday

Judy Holliday had a relatively short film career. She died at age 49 in 1965.

3. This actor made his screen debut in 1954 and in 1955 won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in 'Mr. Roberts.'

Answer: Jack Lemmon

Lemmon's film debut was opposite Judy Holliday in 'It Should Happen to You' which also featured Peter Lawford. Lawford got billing over Lemmon, by the way!

4. Who was Kate Hepburn's other love interest in the 1957 film 'Desk Set'?

Answer: Gig Young

Young won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1969 for his performance in 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?'

5. In the 1950 film version of 'Born Yesterday,' Judy Holliday stars with Broderick Crawford as Harry Brock. What future Holliday co-star originated the role of Harry Brock on Broadway?

Answer: Paul Douglas

Douglas' screen career spanned a mere 10 years from his screen debut in 1949's 'A Letter to Three Wives' to his final appearance in 'The Mating Game' in 1959 shortly before his death.

6. A very bad remake of 'Born Yesterday' was made in 1993 with John Goodman in the role of Harry Brock. Who were the outclassed stars in the Holliday and Holden roles?

Answer: Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson

7. The 1938 film 'Holiday' told the story of up and coming 'man of the people' Johnny Case who falls in love with wealthy socialite Linda Seton. Who played the mismatched lovers?

Answer: Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn

8. In a 1948 western, saddle tramp Robert Mitchum unsuspectingly rides into the middle of a range war. Name the film.

Answer: Blood on the Moon

9. With reference to question 8, a popular character actor known for playing roles much older than his actual age co-starred with Mitchum. Name the actor.

Answer: Walter Brennan

Brennan is the only actor,to date, to win three Oscars for Best Supporting Actor.

10. Cary Grant co-starred with Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman in a 1942 romantic comedy. Grant played the memorably named Leopold Dilg. Name the film.

Answer: Talk of the Town

Source: Author MWG

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