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Movie History Trivia Quiz

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

Author
finlady

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,142

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4679

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 74 (2/10), Guest 2 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1921, what was Charlie Chaplin's first feature? Hint

Slapstick

The Cure

City Lights

The Kid

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1927, what movie broke 'the silence', the first 'Talkie'. with the words, 'Wait a minute! Wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet'? Hint

Sunrise

The Jazz Singer

Rhapsody in Blue

A Day at the Races

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1930, what movie did Greta Garbo talk in for the first time? Hint

Anna Karenina

Anna Christie

Anna and the King

Anna

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Question 4 of 10

4. What movie won an Oscar for Best Picture of 1939? Hint

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

The Wizard of Oz

Gone With the Wind

Stagecoach

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Question 5 of 10

5. What movie produced in 1940, was considered Alfred Hitchcock's funniest film? Hint

Foreign Correspondent

No. 17

Lifeboat

Murder

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Question 6 of 10

6. What film was based on the life of newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst? Hint

The Magnificent Ambersons

Citizen Kane

Love Letters

Niagra

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1952, what was the first full length colour 3-D movie? Hint

The Raven

Bwana Devil

The Fly

Shock

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1955, what movie introduced the song, 'Rock Around the Clock'? Hint

Love Me Tender

Champ

Blackboard Jungle

Speedway

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1962, what studio was the first to be purchased by a conglomerate? Hint

MGM

Universal

Twentieth Century Fox

Paramount

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Question 10 of 10

10. What movie received the Oscar for Best Picture of 1964? Hint

Mary Poppins

Seven Days in May

Becket

My Fair Lady

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1921, what was Charlie Chaplin's first feature?

Answer: The Kid

2. In 1927, what movie broke 'the silence', the first 'Talkie'. with the words, 'Wait a minute! Wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet'?

Answer: The Jazz Singer

Al Jolson starred in 'The Jazz Singer', the first 'Talkie'.

3. In 1930, what movie did Greta Garbo talk in for the first time?

Answer: Anna Christie

Talkies were new and the sound was full of static.

4. What movie won an Oscar for Best Picture of 1939?

Answer: Gone With the Wind

5. What movie produced in 1940, was considered Alfred Hitchcock's funniest film?

Answer: Foreign Correspondent

'Foreign Correspondence' was made to make Americans aware of the 'Nazi Menace' in Europe. It turned out to be Hitchcock's funniest film.

6. What film was based on the life of newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst?

Answer: Citizen Kane

Hearst did not like this, and would not allow his papers to promote the film. The film failed miserably, but is now considered one of the greatest films ever made.

7. In 1952, what was the first full length colour 3-D movie?

Answer: Bwana Devil

8. In 1955, what movie introduced the song, 'Rock Around the Clock'?

Answer: Blackboard Jungle

9. In 1962, what studio was the first to be purchased by a conglomerate?

Answer: Universal

It was acquired by MCA. It was the first of many studios to be bought.

10. What movie received the Oscar for Best Picture of 1964?

Answer: My Fair Lady

Source: Author finlady

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