Classic Movie Trivia 30s-50s

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy were paired many times in the movies. Exactly how many films did they make together? six nine eleven ten

2. In 1949's 'Adams Rib', a successful Broadway actress made what was, in effect if not in actuality, her screen debut in a featured role. Name the actress. Shirley Booth Bea Lillie Judy Holliday Gertrude Stein

3. This actor made his screen debut in 1954 and in 1955 won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in 'Mr. Roberts.' Jack Lemmon Walter Matthau Nick Adams Aldo Ray

4. Who was Kate Hepburn's other love interest in the 1957 film 'Desk Set'? Cary Grant Tony Randall David Wayne Gig Young

5. In the 1950 film version of 'Born Yesterday,' Judy Holliday stars with Broderick Crawford as Harry Brock. What future Holliday co-star originated the role of Harry Brock on Broadway? Paul Douglas Broderick Crawford Dean Martin Jack Lemmon

6. A very bad remake of 'Born Yesterday' was made in 1993 with John Goodman in the role of Harry Brock. Who were the outclassed stars in the Holliday and Holden roles? Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise Demi Moore and Bruce Willis Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson

7. The 1938 film 'Holiday' told the story of up and coming 'man of the people' Johnny Case who falls in love with wealthy socialite Linda Seton. Who played the mismatched lovers? Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn Joel McRea and Jean Arthur Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn

8. In a 1948 western, saddle tramp Robert Mitchum unsuspectingly rides into the middle of a range war. Name the film. Along Came Jones Blood on the Moon Duel in the Sun West of the Pecos

9. With reference to question 8, a popular character actor known for playing roles much older than his actual age co-starred with Mitchum. Name the actor. Tom Tully Gabby Hayes Walter Huston Walter Brennan

10. Cary Grant co-starred with Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman in a 1942 romantic comedy. Grant played the memorably named Leopold Dilg. Name the film. Peolple Will Talk Once Upon a Honeymoon The Awful Truth Talk of the Town