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Quiz about The Films of Sir Alfred Hitchcock
Quiz about The Films of Sir Alfred Hitchcock

The Films of Sir Alfred Hitchcock Quiz


A quiz dedicated to the films of my favourite director, Sir Alfred Hitchcock.

A multiple-choice quiz by kristian88. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
kristian88
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
116,038
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2098
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (4/10), Fiona112233 (5/10), Guest 51 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Born in London in 1899, Hitchcock began as a junior film technician before moving on to motion picture direction in 1925. What was the name of his first directorial outing in 1925? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. With the advent of talkie movies a few years after his first directorial outing, Hitchcock took full advantage and made his first talkie in 1929. What was the film's title? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One of Hitchcock's first films to put him into the spotlight was 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'. Released in 1934 it starred an actor who would later become more famous for creepy roles in horror films. Who is he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A cinematic masterpiece the following year, in 1935, was "The 39 Steps". This fabulous comedy thriller was based on a novel by whom? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. After such films as 'The Secret Agent', 'The Lady Vanishes' and 'Jamaica Inn' came another cinematic triumph with 'Rebecca'. The film starred, amongst others, Nigel Bruce. Which character was he to become more famous playing? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A few years later on came 'Shadow of a Doubt' in 1943. It featured a favourite uncle, played by Joseph Cotten, who visits his family but is actually on the run from the police. By what name do the police know him? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After 'Shadow of a Doubt' in 1943 came films like 'Notorious', 'Rope', 'Strangers on a Train' and 'Rear Window'. Then, in 1958, 'Vertigo' was released with James Stewart and Kim Novak. The film was parodied (along with other Hitchcock films) in 1977 by Mel Brooks. What was the film called?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 8 of 10
8. After 'North by Northwest' came probably his most famous film, 'Psycho'. Released in 1960 and most famous for the shower scene. The actress playing the murder victim in this scene has a famous actress daughter. Who is that daughter? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another of Hitchcock's classics was 'The Birds', where birds unaccountably make attacks on a coastal town. But in which state was it set? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After 'Marnie', 'Torn Curtain', 'Topaz' and 'Frenzy' came his final film about a fake medium. What was its title? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Born in London in 1899, Hitchcock began as a junior film technician before moving on to motion picture direction in 1925. What was the name of his first directorial outing in 1925?

Answer: The Pleasure Garden

The film revolves around a chorus girl who marries a rich colonial. A pretty boring film but with hints of Hitchcock's genius touch.
2. With the advent of talkie movies a few years after his first directorial outing, Hitchcock took full advantage and made his first talkie in 1929. What was the film's title?

Answer: Blackmail

The original Hitchcock ending to the film had a sad ironic ending but Hollywood was then, as it is now, obsessed with happy endings and so Hitchcock bowed to pressure and released it with a happy ending instead.
3. One of Hitchcock's first films to put him into the spotlight was 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'. Released in 1934 it starred an actor who would later become more famous for creepy roles in horror films. Who is he?

Answer: Peter Lorre

The film was remade in 1956 starring James Stewart and Doris Day but was nowhere near as good as Hitchcock's original.
4. A cinematic masterpiece the following year, in 1935, was "The 39 Steps". This fabulous comedy thriller was based on a novel by whom?

Answer: John Buchan

The film starred Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll and the great Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
5. After such films as 'The Secret Agent', 'The Lady Vanishes' and 'Jamaica Inn' came another cinematic triumph with 'Rebecca'. The film starred, amongst others, Nigel Bruce. Which character was he to become more famous playing?

Answer: Dr. Watson

He played Dr. Watson to Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes in numerous films. Rebecca starred Lawrence Olivier and Joan Fontaine and won 2 Oscars.
6. A few years later on came 'Shadow of a Doubt' in 1943. It featured a favourite uncle, played by Joseph Cotten, who visits his family but is actually on the run from the police. By what name do the police know him?

Answer: Merry Widow Murderer

A tv version was made in 1991 starring Mark Harmon but not a patch on the original.
7. After 'Shadow of a Doubt' in 1943 came films like 'Notorious', 'Rope', 'Strangers on a Train' and 'Rear Window'. Then, in 1958, 'Vertigo' was released with James Stewart and Kim Novak. The film was parodied (along with other Hitchcock films) in 1977 by Mel Brooks. What was the film called?

Answer: High Anxiety

'High Anxiety' starred Mel Brooks himself and also parodied 'Spellbound', 'The Birds' and 'North by Northwest'.
8. After 'North by Northwest' came probably his most famous film, 'Psycho'. Released in 1960 and most famous for the shower scene. The actress playing the murder victim in this scene has a famous actress daughter. Who is that daughter?

Answer: Jamie Lee Curtis

Janet Leigh was her name and Tony Curtis being the father of Jamie Lee. In 'Psycho', when Hitchcock was asked what he had used for the blood in the shower scene, he replied 'Chocolate Sauce'.
9. Another of Hitchcock's classics was 'The Birds', where birds unaccountably make attacks on a coastal town. But in which state was it set?

Answer: California

The film was released in 1963 and starred Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren along with a younger looking Jessica Tandy.
10. After 'Marnie', 'Torn Curtain', 'Topaz' and 'Frenzy' came his final film about a fake medium. What was its title?

Answer: Family Plot

The film was released in 1976, just 4 years before Hitchcock died and starred Karen Black and Bruce Dern.
Source: Author kristian88

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