Play Misty for Me Trivia Quiz

Answer: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, provides a beautiful backdrop to the movie "Play Misty for Me". The view of the Pacific Ocean, in particular, is spectacular. Carmel-by-the-Sea became an incorporated village in 1916. Clint Eastwood was the town's mayor from 1986 to 1988.

Answer: Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood made his directorial debut in "Play Misty for Me". He later won Academy Awards for Best Director in the movies "Unforgiven" and "Million Dollar Baby". Don Siegel, who plays a bartender in "Play Misty", would later direct the first episode of the "Dirty Harry" series of movies.

Answer: jazz

KRML is a jazz music station at night. One of Garver's listeners is particularly fond of the classic jazz composition "Misty" by Erroll Garner. During the movie, Garver and fellow deejay Al Monte (James McEachin) spend some time at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Answer: The Sardine Factory

Garver and his bartender friend Murphy regularly meet at the Sardine Factory to discuss work and life in general. When Garver notices a beautiful woman in the bar, he engages Murphy in a nonsense board game in order to attract the woman's attention. Unfortunately for Garver, the woman turns out to be Evelyn Draper. Jessica Walter received a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Evelyn.

Answer: an artist

Tobie is an artist who has recently returned to Carmel to "find herself" again. She is at first reluctant to get involved with Garver again, but she finally yields to his smooth-talking charm. Little does she know that she will soon become the target of Evelyn Draper's jealousy.

Answer: Mantovani

Sgt. McCallum (John Larch) interviews Garver about his involvement with Evelyn Draper, and he is skeptical of Garver's tight-lipped responses. As the sergeant is leaving Garver's house, he asks if Garver can play some music from Montovani. A.P. Mantovani (1905-1980) was a conductor of light classical music- not exactly appropriate for Garver or for KRML. McCallum tells Garver, "I don't like your show; I like Mantovani."

Answer: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Seemingly free of Evelyn Draper, Garver and Tobie spend a few romantic moments together with "The First Time" playing in the background. Roberta Flack received a huge career break when "The First Time" was chosen by Clint Eastwood to be the love song in "Play Misty for Me".

This single went to the number spot on the music charts in 1972. "Where is the Love?" was released in 1971, "Killing Me Softly" came out in 1973 and "The Closer I Get to You" was released in 1978.

Answer: Annabel

Evelyn Draper carefully plots to abduct her rival Tobie. She chooses the name "Annabel" in honor of the poem "Annabel Lee", a romantic tale of a heartbroken lover. Draper paraphrases for Garver the following lines from the poem: "And this maiden she lived with no other thought / Than to love and be loved by me." Garver finally connects the dots and realizes that his girlfriend is in grave danger.

Answer: Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) created many brilliant stories and poems during his career. "Annabel Lee", quoted by Evelyn Draper in "Play Misty for Me", was written in Poe's last year of life. It was published shortly after his death. Evelyn shares the same intense feelings as the narrator in "Annabel Lee"; she wants to be eternally linked with her "true love" Garver.

Answer: She slashes Garver's portrait.

The conclusion to the movie "Play Misty for Me" is gripping and violent. Evelyn uses a pair of scissors to slash Garver's portrait. Evelyn also cuts off some of Tobie's hair while waiting for Garver to arrive. She whispers to Tobie, "I hope David likes what he sees."