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Quiz about Classics from the 20s Actors and Films

Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films Quiz

The quiz will require knowledge about the Oscars and of unaccredited actors. Enjoy and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by chipperaaron54. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
chipperaaron54

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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357,617

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who starred as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde in the classic 1920 silent film? Hint

John Drew Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

John Barrymore

Charles Chaplin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Charles Chaplin acted in which of these 1921 classics? Hint

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The Kid

The Three Musketeers

The Sheik

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Question 3 of 10

3. John Barrymore starred in the 1922 version of which of the following films? Hint

Oliver Twist

Grandma's Boy

Robin Hood

Sherlock Holmes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lon Chaney starred in a classic 1923 film that would be remade famously some years later. Which was it? Hint

The Ten Commandments

The Pilgrim

Adam's Rib

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another adaptation of "Sherlock Holmes" was made in 1924. This time it was a comedy called "Sherlock Jr.". Who played the title role? Hint

Charlie Chaplin

Douglas Fairbanks

John Drew Barrymore

Buster Keaton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following actors was NOT an extra in the classic silent film "Ben-Hur" (1925)? Hint

Greta Garbo

John Barrymore

Joan Crawford

Lionel Barrymore

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played the main character in the 1926 classic "The General"? Hint

Charlie Chaplin

Douglas Fairbanks

Lillian Gish

Buster Keaton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Many know "The Jazz Singer" was the first talking motion picture. What were the first words said in the film that made history? Hint

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet.."

"Go right ahead."

"Now give it to em' hard and heavy."

"Hello, darling."

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Question 9 of 10

9. Maria Falconetti gave what many critics consider to be one of - if not the - greatest performance of all-time for film. What movie was she in? Hint

The Mysterious Lady

The Passion of Joan of Arc

Sins of the Fathers

The Actress

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1929 was the first year of the Academy Awards. Who were the winners of Best Actor and Best Actress? Hint

Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor

Al Jolson and May McAvoy

Charlie Chaplin and Janet Gaynor

Buster Keaton and Lilian Gish

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who starred as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde in the classic 1920 silent film?

Answer: John Barrymore

John Barrymore gave an amazing performance as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, the man with an uncontrollable split personality problem. The film followed Dr. Jekyll as he experimented with science and ended up finding a dark side of himself that eventually led to his death and the fall of his relationships. John Barrymore can also be seen in "Grand Hotel", "Moby Dick" and "Romeo and Juliet".

2. Charles Chaplin acted in which of these 1921 classics?

Answer: The Kid

"The Kid" was a silent "dramedy" about a man named The Tramp (Chaplin), who took in a orphaned kid, but when problems arose their close relationship was put in jeopardy.

3. John Barrymore starred in the 1922 version of which of the following films?

Answer: Sherlock Holmes

John Barrymore starred in another classic 1920s film that would later be remade. "Sherlock Holmes" was the famed classic about the famous detective who solved many difficult cases.

4. Lon Chaney starred in a classic 1923 film that would be remade famously some years later. Which was it?

Answer: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Disney would remake "The Hunckback of Notre Dame" into an animated classic. The classic tale about the ugly and misunderstood social outcast starred Lon Chaney in an unforgettable performance as Quasimodo. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" was about a hunchback who fell in love with a gypsy queen and had to deal with being a social outcast.

5. Another adaptation of "Sherlock Holmes" was made in 1924. This time it was a comedy called "Sherlock Jr.". Who played the title role?

Answer: Buster Keaton

"Sherlock Jr." was a very funny movie about a movie projectionist who wanted to be a detective, and when he fell asleep he dreamed he was the detective in the movie he was showing. Buster Keaton was one of the most famous silent film stars of his generation, starring in such famed films like "The Navigator", "Our Hospitality" and "Steamboat Bill Jr.".

6. Which of the following actors was NOT an extra in the classic silent film "Ben-Hur" (1925)?

Answer: Greta Garbo

"Ben-Hur" was the most expensive film made at the time. A lot of famous stars and future famous stars were in the crowd as extras during the movie. The film would eventually be remade starring Charlton Heston.

7. Who played the main character in the 1926 classic "The General"?

Answer: Buster Keaton

"The General" is considered one of the greatest films by many. It's about an engineer named Johnnie (Keaton) who tried to retrieve his locomotive-called The General from Union spies who stole it. It is ranked 18th on AFI's 100 years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition). Buster Keaton would gain much acclaim for the film. Keaton appeared in other films such as "Sherlock Jr." and "The Navigator".

8. Many know "The Jazz Singer" was the first talking motion picture. What were the first words said in the film that made history?

Answer: "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet.."

"The Jazz Singer" put people in a frenzy and became the highest grossing film of the year. It is also number 71 on AFI's 100 years... 100 Movie Quotes. Al Jolson said the famous and legendary words after he finished singing "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face". The song was well received by the crowd, therefore Jolson's character said, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet."

9. Maria Falconetti gave what many critics consider to be one of - if not the - greatest performance of all-time for film. What movie was she in?

Answer: The Passion of Joan of Arc

"The Passion of Joan of Arc" was about Joan of Arc's trial and her burning at the stake. Her performance is thought to be by many one of the greatest ever. The "Sight and Sound" Poll called "The Passion of Joan of Arc" the ninth greatest film ever in 2012.

10. 1929 was the first year of the Academy Awards. Who were the winners of Best Actor and Best Actress?

Answer: Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor

Emil Jannings won Best Actor for his performances in "The Way of All Flesh" and "The Last Command"; Janet Gaynor won Best Actress for her performances in "Seventh Heaven", "Sunrise", and "Street Angel". You may also know Gaynor for her performance in the original "A Star is Born".

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