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Here you will find movies from the 1920s, including those released after the coming of sound.
2 1920s Movies quizzes and 20 1920s Movies trivia questions.
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Silent Films of the 1920s
  Silent Films of the 1920s    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
In my continuing series on silent movies, these ten questions look at films from the 1920s.
Easier, 10 Qns, bernie73, Aug 13 19
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Aug 13 19
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  Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The quiz will require knowledge about the Oscars and of unaccredited actors. Enjoy and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, chipperaaron54, Aug 14 19
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Aug 14 19
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1920s Movies Trivia Questions
1. Who starred as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde in the classic 1920 silent film?

From Quiz Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films

Answer: John Barrymore

John Barrymore gave an amazing performance as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, the man with an uncontrollable split personality problem. The film followed Dr. Jekyll as he experimented with science and ended up finding a dark side of himself that eventually led to his death and the fall of his relationships. John Barrymore can also be seen in "Grand Hotel", "Moby Dick" and "Romeo and Juliet".

2. Lon Chaney starred in a classic 1923 film that would be remade famously some years later. Which was it?

From Quiz Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films

Answer: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Disney would remake "The Hunckback of Notre Dame" into an animated classic. The classic tale about the ugly and misunderstood social outcast starred Lon Chaney in an unforgettable performance as Quasimodo. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" was about a hunchback who fell in love with a gypsy queen and had to deal with being a social outcast.

3. Another adaptation of "Sherlock Holmes" was made in 1924. This time it was a comedy called "Sherlock Jr.". Who played the title role?

From Quiz Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films

Answer: Buster Keaton

"Sherlock Jr." was a very funny movie about a movie projectionist who wanted to be a detective, and when he fell asleep he dreamed he was the detective in the movie he was showing. Buster Keaton was one of the most famous silent film stars of his generation, starring in such famed films like "The Navigator", "Our Hospitality" and "Steamboat Bill Jr.".

4. Who played the main character in the 1926 classic "The General"?

From Quiz Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films

Answer: Buster Keaton

"The General" is considered one of the greatest films by many. It's about an engineer named Johnnie (Keaton) who tried to retrieve his locomotive-called The General from Union spies who stole it. It is ranked 18th on AFI's 100 years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition). Buster Keaton would gain much acclaim for the film. Keaton appeared in other films such as "Sherlock Jr." and "The Navigator".

5. Many know "The Jazz Singer" was the first talking motion picture. What were the first words said in the film that made history?

From Quiz Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films

Answer: "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet.."

"The Jazz Singer" put people in a frenzy and became the highest grossing film of the year. It is also number 71 on AFI's 100 years... 100 Movie Quotes. Al Jolson said the famous and legendary words after he finished singing "Dirty Hands, Dirty Face". The song was well received by the crowd, therefore Jolson's character said, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet."

6. Maria Falconetti gave what many critics consider to be one of - if not the - greatest performance of all-time for film. What movie was she in?

From Quiz Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films

Answer: The Passion of Joan of Arc

"The Passion of Joan of Arc" was about Joan of Arc's trial and her burning at the stake. Her performance is thought to be by many one of the greatest ever. The "Sight and Sound" Poll called "The Passion of Joan of Arc" the ninth greatest film ever in 2012.

7. 1929 was the first year of the Academy Awards. Who were the winners of Best Actor and Best Actress?

From Quiz Classics from the '20s: Actors and Films

Answer: Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor

Emil Jannings won Best Actor for his performances in "The Way of All Flesh" and "The Last Command"; Janet Gaynor won Best Actress for her performances in "Seventh Heaven", "Sunrise", and "Street Angel". You may also know Gaynor for her performance in the original "A Star is Born".

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