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Quiz about The Lavender Hill Mob
Quiz about The Lavender Hill Mob

The Lavender Hill Mob Trivia Quiz


These questions are based on quotes and scenes from the film, as well as some trivia about the film.

A multiple-choice quiz by hallpycroft. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
hallpycroft
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
119,027
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
296
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Question 1 of 10
1. Much of the beauty of this film comes from the relationship between the prinicpal actors, Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway. Sitting on the stairs after the party, Guinness asks Holloway if he can call him by a less formal name. What was the name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Holloway - "And, can I call you... Henry, isn't it?"
Guinness - "A name I never cared for. Call me ______."
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Over 35 years after making "The Lavender Hill Mob," the director, Charles (Charlie) Crichton, made his last movie at the age of 77. It was another classic British Comedy. Which one? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Academy Awards Committee recognised this film with how many nominations? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The film actually won one Oscar, but in which category? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A famous actress made a very small appearance in the opening sequence, in only her second film. Who was it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. When Mr Holland (Guinness) and Mr Pendlebury (Holloway) first meet, Pendlebury describes his occupation as something "unspeakably hideous, I'm in the _________." Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Pendlebury is correct in inferring that a model of Ann Hathaway's cottage to keep string in is horrible. Complete this quote: "Wouldn't you infintely prefer the _______ of an old biscuit tin?" Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where is the (real life) Police training college that they visit? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Why did Lackery have to ride the bicycle? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Much of the beauty of this film comes from the relationship between the prinicpal actors, Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway. Sitting on the stairs after the party, Guinness asks Holloway if he can call him by a less formal name. What was the name?

Answer: Alfred

He asks if he can call him Alfred, but Holloway says "call me Al" - which he does for the rest of the film.
2. Holloway - "And, can I call you... Henry, isn't it?" Guinness - "A name I never cared for. Call me ______."

Answer: Dutch

In a touching scene, it still seems a surprise that this mild-mannered bank clerk hides such (simple) desires as wanting a nickname.
3. Over 35 years after making "The Lavender Hill Mob," the director, Charles (Charlie) Crichton, made his last movie at the age of 77. It was another classic British Comedy. Which one?

Answer: A Fish Called Wanda

In 1988, this film earned Crichton his first Oscar nominations, for Best Director, and for Best Original Screenplay with John Cleese. However the film won only one Oscar, with Kevin Kline picking up Best Supporting Actor.
4. The Academy Awards Committee recognised this film with how many nominations?

Answer: 2

Alec Guinness was nominated as Best Actor, and he was beaten by Gary Cooper in "High Noon".
5. The film actually won one Oscar, but in which category?

Answer: Best Writing

T.E.B. Clarke won the Oscar for Best Writing (Story and Screenplay) in 1953. Winners in other categories that year included Best Actor Gary Cooper in "High Noon", Best Film "The Greatest Show on Earth", and Best Supporting Actor Anthony Quinn in "Viva Zapata!"
6. A famous actress made a very small appearance in the opening sequence, in only her second film. Who was it?

Answer: Audrey Hepburn

The character was called Chiquita, and she spoke with Guinness in the opening sequence in South America. And she was breathtakingly beautiful, of course.
7. When Mr Holland (Guinness) and Mr Pendlebury (Holloway) first meet, Pendlebury describes his occupation as something "unspeakably hideous, I'm in the _________."

Answer: 'presents from' trade

"...You know, presents from Brighton, souvenirs of Tunbridge Wells..."
8. Pendlebury is correct in inferring that a model of Ann Hathaway's cottage to keep string in is horrible. Complete this quote: "Wouldn't you infintely prefer the _______ of an old biscuit tin?"

Answer: comparative beauty

I think Stanley Holloway was at his best throughtout this film. And, working with Guinness, the effect is magical.
9. Where is the (real life) Police training college that they visit?

Answer: Hendon

This is still the main Training College for Police in England.
10. Why did Lackery have to ride the bicycle?

Answer: He was colour blind

Shorty had to be the street artist, as Lackery was colour blind. Unfortunatly Lackery couldn't ride a bike, and Shorty couldn't draw!
Source: Author hallpycroft

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