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Quiz about Movies with Festivals or Seasons in their Titles

Movies with Festivals or Seasons in their Titles Quiz

Christmas,Easter and Spring are just some of the special times of the year that crop up in movie titles. Try to see how many others you can remember, and see if you know the details in this multi-choice quiz.

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

Author
Philian

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,444

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following stars did not appear in the movie "Easter Parade" which was released in 1948? Hint

Fred Astaire

Gene Kelly

Judy Garland

Ann Miller

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following actors gets to play the president in the movie "Independence Day"? Hint

Adam Baldwin

Will Smith

Bill Pullman

Jeff Goldblum

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following statements is the only true one about the movie "The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre"? Hint

It was released in 1970

It had music by Elmer Bernstein

It was directed by Roger Corman

It starred Warren Beatty

4. Which of the following is a Barbara Stanwyck movie about a spinster who writes a successful column about love and marriage, and who suddenly has to conjure up a family for herself in the cause of publicity? Hint

Christmas in July

Christmas in Connecticut

Christmas Eve

Christmas Holiday

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is the correct plot description of the 1980 British movie called "The Long Good Friday"? Hint

Three men tunnelling into a bank vault find themselves trapped underground.

A priest must face up to the tragedy caused by his younger brother.

A gangland boss faces violent reprisals from the competition.

A young Spanish boy tries to trace his missing baby sister.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following Hollywood stars, more famous for his parts in gangster movies, appeared in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"? Hint

Humphrey Bogart

George Raft

James Cagney

Edward G. Robinson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following "Spring" films stars Deanna Durbin, and is about a baker's assistant who falls for a Prince? Hint

Spring and Port Wine

Spring Parade

Spring in Park Lane

Spring Reunion

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is the correct plot for "Autumn Leaves", released in 1956? Hint

A football coach on the brink of retirement looks back over his career.

A neglectful mother tries to make amends to her grown-up children before she dies.

A middle-aged spinster marries a young man who is a pathological liar and tries to murder her.

A police detective tracks down an escaped Nazi in a small New Hampshire town.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which major Hollywood female star played the part of a repressed spinster in "Winter Meeting", released in 1948? Hint

Myrna Loy

Joan Crawford

Bette Davis

Barbara Stanwyck

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the title of the 1962 British movie which starred pop singer Cliff Richard in a story of a continental journey on a double-decker bus? Hint

Summer Holiday

Summer and Smoke

Summer Magic

Summer Interlude

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following stars did not appear in the movie "Easter Parade" which was released in 1948?

Answer: Gene Kelly

Fred Astaire was originally the second choice, replacing Gene Kelly who damaged an ankle. Also in the movie were Peter Lawford, Clinton Sundberg and Jules Munshin. Irving Berlin was the man who provided the music.

2. Which of the following actors gets to play the president in the movie "Independence Day"?

Answer: Bill Pullman

The writers freely admit that part of the inspiration for the movie came from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. The general opinion of many critics was to comment that it was not an "intelligent" movie but that it was a fun one.

3. Which of the following statements is the only true one about the movie "The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre"?

Answer: It was directed by Roger Corman

It actually starred Jason Robards, George Segal and Ralph Meeker. It was released in 1967 and the music was by Fred Steiner. This movie, about the twenties gang war between Al Capone and Buggs Moran, was Roger Corman's first big studio directorial chance. Warren Beatty starred in "Bonnie and Clyde" which was also released in 1967.

Answer: Christmas in Connecticut

"Christmas Eve" starred Ann Harding and George Raft, and was about an old lady needing the help of her adopted sons. "Christmas Holiday" starred Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly, and was about a girl who marries a murderer. "Christmas in July" was a Preston Sturges film starring Dick Powell and Ellen Drew, and was about a young clerk and his girl who win first prize in a big competition.

5. Which of the following is the correct plot description of the 1980 British movie called "The Long Good Friday"?

Answer: A gangland boss faces violent reprisals from the competition.

This movie was very close to an updating of the "Scarface" story in a London East End setting. It starred Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren and Dave King.

6. Which of the following Hollywood stars, more famous for his parts in gangster movies, appeared in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?

Answer: James Cagney

Warner Brothers released this movie in 1936. It was based on Max Reinhardt's Broadway adaptation of the work of William Shakespeare. The other stars included Dick Powell, Jean Muir, Ross Alexander, Olivia de Havilland and Joe E. Brown.

7. Which of the following "Spring" films stars Deanna Durbin, and is about a baker's assistant who falls for a Prince?

Answer: Spring Parade

Both "Spring and Port Wine" and "Spring in Park Lane" are British films. "Spring Reunion" is about college classmates who fall in love all over again fifteen years later. As well as Deanna Durbin, "Spring Parade" starred Robert Cummings, S.Z.Sakall and Mischa Auer.

8. Which of the following is the correct plot for "Autumn Leaves", released in 1956?

Answer: A middle-aged spinster marries a young man who is a pathological liar and tries to murder her.

Joan Crawford and Cliff Robertson took the leading parts in this movie. They were supported by Lorne Green and Vera Miles in this movie directed by Robert Aldrich.

9. Which major Hollywood female star played the part of a repressed spinster in "Winter Meeting", released in 1948?

Answer: Bette Davis

The spinster in question falls for a naval hero who has made up his mind to become a priest. The movie also stars James Davis, Janis Paige, John Hoyt and Florence Bates. The screenplay was adapted by Catherine Turney from a novel by Ethel Vance.

10. What was the title of the 1962 British movie which starred pop singer Cliff Richard in a story of a continental journey on a double-decker bus?

Answer: Summer Holiday

Filmed on location, this movie also featured Lauri Peters, Melvyn Hayes, Una Stubbs, Teddy Green, Ron Moody, Lionel Murton and David Kossoff. It was directed by Peter Yates later responsible for such classics as "Bullitt", "Murphy's War" and "Krull".

Source: Author Philian

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