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Quiz about Movie Titles with States Names Part 2

Movie Titles with States' Names Part 2 Quiz

Here are some more movies where the name of a U.S.A. state has cropped up in the title. Another multi-choice quiz challenges you to find out the details.

A multiple-choice quiz by Philian. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Philian

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,450

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following genuine movie titles is about a Texan, an Indian and a Spanish nobleman on the run from jealous rivals? It starred Dean Martin and Alain Delon. Hint

Texas Across the River

Texas Lady

Texas Carnival

The Texan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which combination of stars were usually more associated with gangster movies played the leading roles in the western entitled "The Oklahoma Kid"? Hint

George Raft and Edward G. Robinson

Humphrey Bogart and George Raft

James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart

James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1949 Joel McCrea starred with Virginia Mayo and Dorothy Malone in a Warner Brothers movie about an outlaw planning one last robbery. What was it called? Hint

Colorado Territory

Colorado Jailbreak

Last Chance in Colorado

Colorado Deputy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following best matches the plot of "The Nebraskan" released by Columbia in 1953? Hint

A leading scientist goes to prison for his religious beliefs.

An army scout proves the innocence of an Indian believed to have killed a chief.

Railroad pioneers battle for the same beautiful rancher's daughter.

The glamorous new owner of a state-wide newspaper battles with local politicians.

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Question 5 of 10

5. An MGM western movie called "Wyoming" was released in 1940. The story is about a man from Missouri who tries to leave behind his past life and turn honest. Who were the stars? Hint

Wallace Beery and Marjorie Main

Robert Ryan and Ann Sheridan

Brian Donlevy and Audrey Totter

Keenan Wynn and Claudette Colbert

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the movie with a state in its title that was made from the early life of a character in "The Carpetbaggers" by Harold Robbins? Hint

Man from New Mexico

Montana Johnson

Colorado Jones

Nevada Smith

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Question 7 of 10

7. "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" was a musical version of the Mark Twain novel. It starred Bing Crosby but which partnership wrote the songs? Hint

Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn

Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe

Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which comedian starred in "Louisiana Purchase", a movie with musical sequences, and included songs by Irving Berlin? Hint

Red Skelton

Danny Kaye

Jack Benny

Bob Hope

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is the correct title of the movie which starred Fred MacMurray as a reporter sent in 1846 to cover the westward trek of some settlers? Hint

Oregon

The Oregon Ambush

The Oregon Trail

Riders of the Oregon Hills

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Question 10 of 10

10. Again we offer two states for one in the movie called "Carolina". It starred Janet Gaynor and Lionel Barrymore but which is the correct storyline? Hint

A poor family lives happily in the swamps until the arrival of a mysterious stranger.

A Yankee farmer's daugher falls in love with a Southern plantation owner's son..

In the Civil War a local land-owner forms a volunteer regiment which has a tragic fate.

A young Carolina musician heads for Nashville to prove his song-writing talents.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following genuine movie titles is about a Texan, an Indian and a Spanish nobleman on the run from jealous rivals? It starred Dean Martin and Alain Delon.

Answer: Texas Across the River

"The Texan" was one of the earliest westerns recorded for sound and was released in 1930 starring Gary Cooper. "Texas Lady" starred Claudette Colbert and "Texas Carnival" had Esther Williams, Red Skelton and Howard Keel as the leading actors. There are also at least three movies called "The Texas Rangers".

2. Which combination of stars were usually more associated with gangster movies played the leading roles in the western entitled "The Oklahoma Kid"?

Answer: James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart

The plot concerned the violent times associated with the settling of the notorious Cherokee Strip. A cowboy sets out to avenge the unjust lynching of his father. One cynic remarked that it was merely Jimmy Cagney from New York dressed up as the Robin Hood of the Old West.

3. In 1949 Joel McCrea starred with Virginia Mayo and Dorothy Malone in a Warner Brothers movie about an outlaw planning one last robbery. What was it called?

Answer: Colorado Territory

The movie was directed by Raoul Walsh and was considered by some to be a western rehash of the plot of "High Sierra". One of the best things about the film is the black and white photography of the scenes set in the mountains.

4. Which of the following best matches the plot of "The Nebraskan" released by Columbia in 1953?

Answer: An army scout proves the innocence of an Indian believed to have killed a chief.

Phil Carey, Roberta Haynes, Wallace Ford, Richard Webb and Lee Van Cleef were the leading players in this western which was shot in 3-D. Lee Van Cleef makes a big impression as the wicked white man called Reno who is busy stirring up trouble for no apparent reason.

5. An MGM western movie called "Wyoming" was released in 1940. The story is about a man from Missouri who tries to leave behind his past life and turn honest. Who were the stars?

Answer: Wallace Beery and Marjorie Main

In Great Britain this movie was give the title "Bad Man of Wyoming." Amongst the other featured actors were Leo Carrillo, Ann Rutherford and Joseph Calleia. Another movie called "Wyoming" was released by Republic in 1947. It starred Bill Elliott and Vera Ralston.

6. What was the name of the movie with a state in its title that was made from the early life of a character in "The Carpetbaggers" by Harold Robbins?

Answer: Nevada Smith

The theme of the movie was revenge. It was directed by Henry Hathaway and starred Steve McQueen, Karl Malden, Brian Keith and Suzanne Pleshette.

7. "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" was a musical version of the Mark Twain novel. It starred Bing Crosby but which partnership wrote the songs?

Answer: Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen

Most of the original flavour of the book was lost in a movie where songs and comedy were the main concern of the director. Today it is probably best remembered for the song "Busy Doin' Nothing". There was an earlier version called "A Connecticut Yankee" which starred Will Rogers and Maureen O'Sullivan.

8. Which comedian starred in "Louisiana Purchase", a movie with musical sequences, and included songs by Irving Berlin?

Answer: Bob Hope

The plot is about the many efforts that are made to compromise a politician. It was a success on Broadway before transferring to the screen in 1941 when it was directed for Paramount by Irving Cummings. The famous filibuster sequence included a reading of "Gone With the Wind" to Congress.

9. Which of the following is the correct title of the movie which starred Fred MacMurray as a reporter sent in 1846 to cover the westward trek of some settlers?

Answer: The Oregon Trail

All the usual ingredients of settlers in a new land were crammed into this movie. This included the confrontation with the local Indian population. Other actors in the movie included William Bishop, Nina Shipman, Gloria Talbot, Henry Hull and John Carradine.

10. Again we offer two states for one in the movie called "Carolina". It starred Janet Gaynor and Lionel Barrymore but which is the correct storyline?

Answer: A Yankee farmer's daugher falls in love with a Southern plantation owner's son..

In Great Britain this movie was called "House of Connelly" and indeed it was taken from a play called "The House of Connelly" by Paul Green. The other leading actors were Robert Young, Henrietta Crosman, Mona Barrie and Richard Cromwell. All ends happily with the plantation restored and a successful marriage.

Source: Author Philian

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