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New York in Classic Movies Trivia Quiz

Here's a look at movies that highlight New York and its attractions.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,517

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The French Connection" is memorable for its chase sequences involving (in one way or another) the famous (or infamous) New York City subway system. What happened to the principal villain, "Frog 1", at the end of the movie? Hint

He is acquitted at trial

He is killed

He escapes

He is imprisoned

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Fort Apache" is the nickname given to the Bronx. Paul Newman stars as a cop who witnesses a crime by a fellow cop. Which one? Hint

Danny Aiello

Sean Penn

Edward Asner

Bruce Willis

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Wall Street" is one of the most famous areas in New York City. How does Charlie Sheen trap Michael Douglas in the movie of the same name? Hint

He uses Daryl Hannah to trap him

He appeals to his greed and lust for power

He plants false evidence to trap him

He wears a wire and records him

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Question 4 of 10

4. "All About Eve" highlights Broadway. It was a "comeback" of sorts for Bette Davis. Who was was NOT in the cast? Hint

George Sanders

Greer Garson

Anne Baxter

Gary Merrill

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Barefoot in the Park" is set in Greenwich Village. Who played the "curious" neighbor? Hint

Charles Boyer

Rod Taylor

Cliff Robertson

Gene Kelly

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Niagara" is set upstate - at Niagara Falls. Marilyn Monroe starred; who played her husband? Hint

Joseph Cotten

Tom Ewell

Richard Widmark

Don Murray

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Affair to Remember" embraces the Empire State Building. Why doesn't Deborah Kerr keep her appointment there with Cary Grant? Hint

She is delayed aboard ship

She is injured in a traffic accident

She decides to end the relationship

She is involved with another man

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Hitchcock movie has a dramatic sequence involving the Statue of Liberty? Hint

Saboteur

To Catch a Thief

North by Northwest

The Birds

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Question 9 of 10

9. "The Heiress" is set in Washington Square. Who is NOT in the movie? Hint

Miriam Hopkins

Montgomery Clift

Ann Sheridan

Ralph Richardson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which movie is NOT set in New York? Hint

Body Heat

Midnight Cowboy

Detective Story

On The Town

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: He escapes

He escapes - setting up the sequel, "French Connection II".

2. "Fort Apache" is the nickname given to the Bronx. Paul Newman stars as a cop who witnesses a crime by a fellow cop. Which one?

Answer: Danny Aiello

Aiello tosses a man from the top of a building.

3. "Wall Street" is one of the most famous areas in New York City. How does Charlie Sheen trap Michael Douglas in the movie of the same name?

Answer: He wears a wire and records him

Great movie. (Can't say that about too many Charlie Sheen movies.)

4. "All About Eve" highlights Broadway. It was a "comeback" of sorts for Bette Davis. Who was was NOT in the cast?

Answer: Greer Garson

Davis and Merrill were "involved".

5. "Barefoot in the Park" is set in Greenwich Village. Who played the "curious" neighbor?

Answer: Charles Boyer

Taylor and Robertson were in "Sunday ion New York". Kelly was in "On The Town".

6. "Niagara" is set upstate - at Niagara Falls. Marilyn Monroe starred; who played her husband?

Answer: Joseph Cotten

All were her co-stars: Ewell in "Seven Year Itch", Murray in "Bus Stop" and Widmark in "Don't Bother to Knock".

7. "Affair to Remember" embraces the Empire State Building. Why doesn't Deborah Kerr keep her appointment there with Cary Grant?

Answer: She is injured in a traffic accident

Any mention of films involving the Empire State Building must include at least a passing reference to "King Kong".

8. Which Hitchcock movie has a dramatic sequence involving the Statue of Liberty?

Answer: Saboteur

Robert Cummings stars. Good movie.

9. "The Heiress" is set in Washington Square. Who is NOT in the movie?

Answer: Ann Sheridan

Great job by Olivia De Havilland in the title role. Clift is fine as the pretty-boy golddigger; Richardson is excellent as Olivia's harsh father. Hopkins plays a not-too-sharp relative. Top movie.

10. Which movie is NOT set in New York?

Answer: Body Heat

"Heat" is set in Florida.

Source: Author robert362

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