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Half a Sixpence Trivia Quiz

"Half a Sixpence" was a musical film of the 1960s. This quiz makes direct and indirect references to the film and its cast.

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

Author
saldil

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
350,151

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
170

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (5/10), Guest 92 (6/10), Guest 2 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the book on which "Half a Sixpence" was based, and what was it called? Hint

Oscar Wilde: "Salome"

Charles Dickens: "A Christmas Carol"

H G Wells: "Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul"

George Bernard Shaw: "Pygmalion"

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which English county was the film set (and partially filmed in locations such as Aylesbury)? Hint

Kent

Berkshire

Essex

Hertfordshire

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who famously played Arthur in "Half a Sixpence"? Hint

Michael Crawford

Tommy Steele

Cliff Richard

Ron Moody

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which actress (mother of TV presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle) played Ann, Arthur's sweetheart, in the film of "Half a Sixpence"? Hint

Marti Webb

Julie Andrews

Julia Foster

Petula Clark

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Question 5 of 10

5. If he had "money to burn", what musical instrument would Arthur buy himself in "Half a Sixpence"? Hint

Banjo

Cello

Piano

Piccolo

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Question 6 of 10

6. Complete the song title from the musical "Half a Sixpence": "Flash Bang...". Hint

Wallop

Oops a Daisy

Bong

Boom

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the "Half a Sixpence" of the film's title? Hint

A thruppenny bit

The price of a musical instrument

The cost of a photograph

A love token

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which dancer (more famous for her stint as a "Blue Peter" presenter) performed in the chorus of the film "Half a Sixpence", as well as being in the dance troupe The Young Generation? Hint

Valerie Singleton

Leslie Judd

Angela Rippon

Janet Ellis

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the film, "Half a Sixpence" Arthur comes into money. Which of these films also featuring the film's male lead does not centre around having (or trying to get) a lot of money? Hint

Where's Jack?

The Happiest Millionnaire

Quincy's Quest

Finian's Rainbow

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Question 10 of 10

10. Before he becomes rich, what is Arthur's job in "Half a Sixpence"? Hint

Bank clerk

Draper's assistant

Photographer's assistant

Chauffeur

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the book on which "Half a Sixpence" was based, and what was it called?

Answer: H G Wells: "Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul"

All the other authors wrote stories which have either become musicals or song titles; Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" became "Scrooge!" amongst many other adaptations; Shaw's "Pygmalion" became "My Fair Lady"; "Salome" is an example of one of Wilde's works which became an opera. Wells' more famous book "The War of the Worlds" was also musically adapted by Jeff Wayne.

2. In which English county was the film set (and partially filmed in locations such as Aylesbury)?

Answer: Kent

The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells was another location used in Kent.

3. Who famously played Arthur in "Half a Sixpence"?

Answer: Tommy Steele

The other three were in "Hello Dolly" (Crawford); "Summer Holiday" (Richard); and "Oliver!" (Moody).

4. Which actress (mother of TV presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle) played Ann, Arthur's sweetheart, in the film of "Half a Sixpence"?

Answer: Julia Foster

Marti Webb, who later went on to West End success with roles in Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, actually provided Ann's singing voice in the film.

5. If he had "money to burn", what musical instrument would Arthur buy himself in "Half a Sixpence"?

Answer: Banjo

"I'd buy me a banjo". The musical was created as a showcase for the talents of its star, which included banjo playing, but this was actually also in the original book.

6. Complete the song title from the musical "Half a Sixpence": "Flash Bang...".

Answer: Wallop

This song was about taking photographs. "Stick it in your family... album!"

7. What was the "Half a Sixpence" of the film's title?

Answer: A love token

The sixpence was cut into two and Ann and Arthur each wore half on a chain.

8. Which dancer (more famous for her stint as a "Blue Peter" presenter) performed in the chorus of the film "Half a Sixpence", as well as being in the dance troupe The Young Generation?

Answer: Leslie Judd

Angela Rippon was a newsreader who famously danced with Morecombe and Wise. Janet Ellis is the mother of singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Valerie Singleton was perhaps the most female presenter of "Blue Peter", a classic BBC children's programme which started in the 1950s.

9. In the film, "Half a Sixpence" Arthur comes into money. Which of these films also featuring the film's male lead does not centre around having (or trying to get) a lot of money?

Answer: Quincy's Quest

"Finian's Rainbow" has our hero (Tommy Steele) as a leprechaun trying to recover his stolen pot of gold; in "The Happiest Millionnaire" he plays a butler to the rich man of the title; and in "Where's Jack?" he plays a criminal. In "Quincy's Quest" he plays a toy hoping for Santa's help.

10. Before he becomes rich, what is Arthur's job in "Half a Sixpence"?

Answer: Draper's assistant

A draper's shop sold material. Arthur's sweetheart Ann was a chambermaid.

Source: Author saldil

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