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Quiz about For Lovers of Classic Films
Quiz about For Lovers of Classic Films

For Lovers of Classic Films Trivia Quiz


This quiz consists of questions pertaining to movies and movie stars in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The best years for film, in my opinion.

A multiple-choice quiz by geebee22. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
geebee22
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
33,864
Updated
Nov 16 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4009
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (5/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 174 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Harry Cohn, Frank Capra, Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert all won Oscars in 1934 for what movie? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The father and son team, Walter and John Huston, won Best Supporting Actor and Best Director, respectively in which 1948 film? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the relationship between Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sydney Greenstreet was a co-star in which two Bogart films? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This lover of Clark Gable came into the world as Jane Alice Peters. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Spencer Tracy's last film was ________ (he died shortly before its release)? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ann Blyth played Joan Crawford's spoiled selfish murderess daughter in which 1945 film? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who played Nora to William Powell's character, Nick Charles, in all six of "The Thin Man" films? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1942 she was up for both Best Actress ('Pride of the Yankees') and Best Supporting Actress (M'rs. Miniver'). She is ______ ? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'Que Sera Sera' (sung by Doris Day) was an Oscar winning song from which movie?

Answer: ( Six Words ... Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart)

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Nov 13 2024 : Guest 98: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Harry Cohn, Frank Capra, Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert all won Oscars in 1934 for what movie?

Answer: It Happened One Night

This was the first movie to win Oscars for all 5 major categories: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay. 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Silence of the Lambs' have matched this honor.
2. The father and son team, Walter and John Huston, won Best Supporting Actor and Best Director, respectively in which 1948 film?

Answer: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

The 'Maltese Falcon' was John's directorial debut and he would go on to do 8 films with Bogart, a close friend.
3. What is the relationship between Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine?

Answer: sisters

Joan Fontaine was originally offered the role of Melanie in 'Gone With the Wind' but turned it down because she wanted the lead. She suggested Olivia for the role.
4. Sydney Greenstreet was a co-star in which two Bogart films?

Answer: Casablanca and Maltese Falcon

His film debut was at age 62 in 'The Maltese Falcon'. His first acting part was in a Sherlock Holmes play in England where he was born.
5. This lover of Clark Gable came into the world as Jane Alice Peters.

Answer: Carole Lombard

She sometimes used the name Jane Peters for films and was married to William Powell for a short while before falling in love with Clark.
6. Spencer Tracy's last film was ________ (he died shortly before its release)?

Answer: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Stanley Kramer directed this movie, Spencer's last before his death. His speech at the end of the movie is still considered one of his best scenes.
7. Ann Blyth played Joan Crawford's spoiled selfish murderess daughter in which 1945 film?

Answer: Mildred Pierce

She was trained for opera but didn't sing in movies until near the end of her career. She was also the 'Hostess Cupcake' spokeswoman for many years.
8. Who played Nora to William Powell's character, Nick Charles, in all six of "The Thin Man" films?

Answer: Myrna Loy

She was discovered on stage by Mrs. Rudolph Valentino who helped get her into the movies. She became 'Queen of the Movies' in 1936 alongside Clark Cable's 'King'.
9. In 1942 she was up for both Best Actress ('Pride of the Yankees') and Best Supporting Actress (M'rs. Miniver'). She is ______ ?

Answer: Teresa Wright

'Shadow of a Doubt' which she did for Hitchcock was her favorite film of the over 100 she made (it was also listed as Hitchcock's favorite of his).
10. 'Que Sera Sera' (sung by Doris Day) was an Oscar winning song from which movie?

Answer: The Man Who Knew Too Much

This movie was a remake of Hitchcock's own 1934 British film. In the earlier version the child was a teenage girl, in the '56 film it was a younger boy. Doris Day also starred in the film as the wife of Jimmy Stewart.
Source: Author geebee22

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