Classic Science-Fiction Movies Common Bond Quiz

Answer: Michael Rennie

Rennie played Klaatu in the 1951 film. Along with the robot Gort, Klaatu brought a message that the Earth would be destroyed if humans did not give up their warlike ways.

Answer: Claude Rains

The telling of the classic H. G. Wells tale about a scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility at a great cost was only Rains' second movie. Claude is probably best known for playing Captain Louis Renault in "Casablanca".

Answer: Fay Wray

The producer of "King Kong", Merian C. Cooper, told her she would be working with a "tall, dark leading man". True enough! Ms. Wray wound up at the top of the Empire State Building in the clutches of her leading man. It wasn't a happy ending.

Answer: Leo G. Carroll

Released in 1955, the movie was one of many warning about the dangers of atomic energy, as Professor Deemer (played by Leo G. Carroll) was using the power of the atom the create the nutrient solution that resulted in the over-sized arachnid. The leader of the Air Force squadron that eventually killed the tarantula was played by an uncredited Clint Eastwood.

Mr. Carroll also played a character known as Alexander Waverly, who appeared in programs such as "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." as well as "Laugh-In".

Answer: Triffids

Ms. Scott found herself fighting giant, carnivorous plants in "The Day of the Triffids". Her character, Karen Goodwin, found that seawater killed Triffids, so all was well. She began acting at the age of three, and wrote her autobiography when she was 14.

Answer: Anne Francis

Anne Francis debuted on Broadway at the age of 11 in "Lady in the Dark". "Forbidden Planet" was based in many ways on "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare. Ms. Francis' character, Altaria, possessed many seemingly supernatural powers such as control of wild animals, similar to the character of Miranda in "The Tempest".

It was the first science fiction movie to be set entirely on a planet that was not Earth.

Answer: George Pal

George Pal was a producer, writer, director, editor and much more. He worked on many classic films of the era, including "The Time Machine", "The War of the Worlds", "Destination Moon", and "Tubby the Tuba", the latter probably not his best-known work. The film "When Worlds Collide" was based on a novel written in 1933 by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer.

Answer: Dana Andrews

Andrews' character, Dr. John Holden, does not believe in the supernatural and travels to England to expose a demonic cult leader. Eventually, Dr. Holden realizes he just might be wrong and tries to pass the cursed runes back. One of Andrews' previous films was "Zero Hour!", in which he played Lt. Ted Stryker. Comedy aficionados will recognize the character and film from the movie "Airplane!"

Answer: Flash Gordon

Buster won a Gold Medal at the 1932 Olympics in the 400 meter freestyle swimming event. He starred in 13 "Flash Gordon" shorts in addition to all his other work. He did play Buck Rogers and Tarzan on film, but not in 1936.

Answer: song

It's a song. Specifically, "Science Fiction Double Feature", the opening and closing song in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". All nine movies and/or actors are mentioned in the lyrics. The song was performed by Richard O'Brien, the creator of "RHPS". The iconic lips were provided by Patricia Quinn, who played Magenta in the film.