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Mitchum, Holden, McQueen.

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

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
42,107

Updated
Jun 03 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
526

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mitchum's big break out of 'B' movies came in 'The Story of GI Joe'. The movie was based on the writings and experiences of this man. Hint

Richard Tregaskis

William L. Shirer

Ernie Pyle

Quentin Reynolds

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Question 2 of 10

2. A good role for Mitchum was in 'Out of the Past'. Who was his co-star? Hint

Audrey Totter

Marie Windsor

Jane Greer

Peggie Castle

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 'Home from the Hill', Mitchum's two principal (male) co-stars both had the same name. What was the name? Hint

George

James

John

Steve

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Question 4 of 10

4. Uncharacteristically, Mitchum played a bad guy in 'Cape Fear', terrorizing Gregory Peck and Peck's wife. Who was she? Hint

Polly Bergen

Julie London

June Lockhart

Linda Darnell

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Question 5 of 10

5. William Holden had an early starring role in 'Picnic'. Who was the author of the play? Hint

Terence Rattigan

Clifford Odets

Robert Anderson

William Inge

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Sunset Boulevard' is considered to be a classic. What future TV star had a role in it? Hint

George Reeves

Lloyd Bridges

Jack Webb

James Arness

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Question 7 of 10

7. Holden's best movie may have been 'Stalag 17'. Who was 'The Animal' in love with? Hint

Betty Grable

Rita Hayworth

Jean Harlow

Marilyn Monroe

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 'The Magnificent Seven', Steve McQueen was one of the survivors. Who was another? Hint

Robert Vaughn

Charles Bronson

James Coburn

Yul Brynner

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Great Escape' is one of the best movies about WW II. What happened to McQueen in the movie? Hint

He was recaptured

He was executed

He was killed

He escaped

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Question 10 of 10

10. McQueen starred in 'Bullitt'. Who played his girl friend? Hint

Angie Dickinson

Jennifer O'Neill

Joan Collins

Jacqueline Bisset

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mitchum's big break out of 'B' movies came in 'The Story of GI Joe'. The movie was based on the writings and experiences of this man.

Answer: Ernie Pyle

Combat writer. (The others also wrote about WW II.)

2. A good role for Mitchum was in 'Out of the Past'. Who was his co-star?

Answer: Jane Greer

Good movie. Tough guy Mitch with Kirk Douglas as a sleaze.

3. In 'Home from the Hill', Mitchum's two principal (male) co-stars both had the same name. What was the name?

Answer: George

'Home From The Hill' was a drama or soap, depending upon your definition. George Hamilton and George Peppard had key roles early in their careers. Not bad. Williamm Humphrey novel.

4. Uncharacteristically, Mitchum played a bad guy in 'Cape Fear', terrorizing Gregory Peck and Peck's wife. Who was she?

Answer: Polly Bergen

Better than the re-make.

5. William Holden had an early starring role in 'Picnic'. Who was the author of the play?

Answer: William Inge

It was 'okay'.

6. 'Sunset Boulevard' is considered to be a classic. What future TV star had a role in it?

Answer: Jack Webb

He wasn't only in TV. Young Jack.

7. Holden's best movie may have been 'Stalag 17'. Who was 'The Animal' in love with?

Answer: Betty Grable

He wasn't the only GI who felt that way.

8. In 'The Magnificent Seven', Steve McQueen was one of the survivors. Who was another?

Answer: Yul Brynner

Great music. Great movie. The other 3 choices died at the end of the movie.

9. 'The Great Escape' is one of the best movies about WW II. What happened to McQueen in the movie?

Answer: He was recaptured

Motorcycle chase. All-star cast, well done by everyone.

10. McQueen starred in 'Bullitt'. Who played his girl friend?

Answer: Jacqueline Bisset

Early role for her. Y

Source: Author robert362

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