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Quiz about 25 Degrees of Franchot Tone
Quiz about 25 Degrees of Franchot Tone

25 Degrees of Franchot Tone Trivia Quiz


Don't worry if you don't know who Franchot Tone is, most of this quiz involves movies from the 80s and 90s, and people you probably know. You'll get to know Franchot Tone on the way.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
149,597
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
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17 / 25
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Question 1 of 25
1. Franchot Tone and Slim Pickens were in this film about naval officers, Pearl Harbor and WWII. Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Slim Pickens and Peter Sellers were in this film about nuclear weapons and the cold war. Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Peter Sellers and Burt Kwouk were in this film about a French detective. Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Burt Kwouk and Christian Bale were in this WWII film about a young boy in Japanese controlled China. Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Christian Bale and Ewan McGregor were in this film about a 70's glam rock star. Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Ewan McGregor and Tara Fitzgerald were in this film about a mine closing in England. Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Tara Fitzgerald and Sam Neill were in this film about a minister and his wife sent to reform an artist. Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Sam Neill and Patrick Warburton were in this film about a tracking station in Australia at the time of the first moon landing. Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Patrick Warburton and Parker Posey were in this film about a string of murders. Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Parker Posey and Whip Hubley were in this film about pointy-headed aliens. Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Whip Hubley and Val Kilmer were in this film about fighter pilots. Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Val Kilmer and Dana Delany were in this film about a famous gunfight. Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Dana Delany and Paul Mercurio were in this film about diamond smuggling and fantasies. Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Paul Mercurio and Gia Carides were in this film about a couple dancing and breaking the rules. Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Gia Carides and Seth Green were in this film about a British secret agent. Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Seth Green and Claire Danes were in this film about a man dealing with the loss of his wife. Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Claire Danes and John C. Reilly were in this film about a writer and Mrs Dallaway. Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. John C. Reilly and William Fichtner were in this film about a boat lost in a storm at sea. Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. William Fichtner and Matthew McConaughey were in this film about a message from outer space. Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton were in this film about submarines. Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Bill Paxton and Shirley MacLaine were in this film about a woman, her problematic grandchildren, and a new, younger boyfriend. Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Shirley MacLaine and Charles Boyer were in this film about a man on a time schedule. Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Charles Boyer and Greta Garbo were in this film about Napoleon. Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford were in this film about diverse people at a hotel. Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone were in this film about the daughter of a cook and her romances. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Franchot Tone and Slim Pickens were in this film about naval officers, Pearl Harbor and WWII.

Answer: In Harm's Way

"In Harm's Way" was released in 1965, and also stars John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. It is about naval officers trying to recover from, and retaliate for, the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. Slim Pickens plays Bosun's Mate Chief Culpeper. Franchot Tone plays Adm Kimmel.

Slim Pickens also starred in "The Apple Dumpling Gang" and "The Howling". Franchot Tone was born in 1905 and was in over 60 films from 1932 to 1968, usually playing the lead or second lead.
2. Slim Pickens and Peter Sellers were in this film about nuclear weapons and the cold war.

Answer: Dr Strangelove, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb

"Dr Strangelove" was released in 1964, and also stars George C. Scott and Sterling Hayden. It is about a crazy General who starts WWIII, and the politicians and Generals who try to stop it. Who can forget the line, "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room". Slim Pickens plays Maj "King" Kong. Peter Sellers plays three roles: Capt Mandrake, President Muffley and Dr. Strangelove.

He also starred in the "Pink Panther" series of movies.
3. Peter Sellers and Burt Kwouk were in this film about a French detective.

Answer: A Shot in the Dark

"A Shot in the Dark" was released in 1964, as was "The Pink Panther", both introducing us to Inspector Jacques Clousseau. Sellers was the Inspector and Kwouk was his manservant, Cato. Burt Kwouk also starred in "Kiss of the Dragon" and "Goldfinger".
4. Burt Kwouk and Christian Bale were in this WWII film about a young boy in Japanese controlled China.

Answer: Empire of the Sun

"Empire of the Sun" was released in 1987, and also stars John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson. It is about a young boy separated from his parents and forced to fend for himself after the Japanese invade Shanghai. Burt Kwouk plays Mr Chen. Christian Bale plays the young boy, Jim. He also starred in "Swing Kids" and "Captain Corelli's Mandolin".
5. Christian Bale and Ewan McGregor were in this film about a 70's glam rock star.

Answer: Velvet Goldmine

"Velvet Goldmine" was released in 1998, and also stars Toni Collette. It is about a newspaper reporter investigating the career of a 70's glam rock star. Christian Bale plays Arthur Stuart, the reporter. Ewan McGregor plays the rock star, Brian Slade. He also starred in "Trainspotting" and "Black Hawk Down".
6. Ewan McGregor and Tara Fitzgerald were in this film about a mine closing in England.

Answer: Brassed Off

"Brassed Off" was released in 1996, and also stars Pete Postlethwaite and Stephen Tompkinson. It is about coal miners having to decide whether to fight to keep their pit open and at the same time keep their brass band going and make it to nationals. Ewan McGregor plays Andy, one of the miners. Tara Fitzgerald plays Gloria, who is part of management and plays the flugelhorn.

She also starred in "The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain".
7. Tara Fitzgerald and Sam Neill were in this film about a minister and his wife sent to reform an artist.

Answer: Sirens

"Sirens" was released in 1994, and also stars Hugh Grant and Elle Macpherson. It is about a minister and his wife trying to moralize an artist who has painted controversial paintings, his wife and three models. But who gets changed? Tara Fitzgerald plays the minister's wife, Estella Campion. Sam Neill plays the artist, Norman Lindsay.

He also starred in "The Hunt for Red October" and "Jurassic Park".
8. Sam Neill and Patrick Warburton were in this film about a tracking station in Australia at the time of the first moon landing.

Answer: The Dish

"The Dish" was released in 2000. It is a charming film about a satellite interface, set up in the middle of an Australian sheep farm, and the problems they encounter trying to stay online as the only downlink for the first walk on the moon. Sam Neill plays the Aussie in charge of the dish, Cliff Buxton. Patrick Warburton plays the NASA representative, Al.

He is best known for playing Puddy on "Seinfeld", and for being The Tick.
9. Patrick Warburton and Parker Posey were in this film about a string of murders.

Answer: Scream 3

"Scream 3" was released in 2000, and also stars David Arquette and Neve Campbell. It is about the survivors of "Scream" and "Scream 2" being targeted again. Patrick Warburton plays Steven Stone. Parker Posey plays Jennifer. She also starred in "The Misadventures of Margaret" and "Josie and the Pussycats".
10. Parker Posey and Whip Hubley were in this film about pointy-headed aliens.

Answer: Coneheads

"Coneheads" was released in 1993, and also stars Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd. This movie is from a popular "Saturday Night Live" skit. It is about a family of aliens forced to live as Earth people. Parker Posey plays Stephanie. Whip Hubley plays an F-16 pilot. He also starred in "Executive Decision" and "Top Gun".
11. Whip Hubley and Val Kilmer were in this film about fighter pilots.

Answer: Top Gun

"Top Gun" was released in 1986, and also stars Tom Cruise, Tom Skerritt and Rick Rossovich. It is about a group of elite pilots in advanced fighter pilot school, each determined to be the best. Whip Hubley plays a pilot named 'Hollywood'. Val Kilmer plays 'Iceman' Kazanski. He also starred in "Real Genius" and "Thunderheart".
12. Val Kilmer and Dana Delany were in this film about a famous gunfight.

Answer: Tombstone

"Tombstone" was released in 1993, and also stars Kurt Russell and Bill Paxton. It is about Wyatt Earp, his brothers, and his friend Doc Holliday, trying to lead a peaceful life, but having a conflict with a gang of outlaws culminating in a gunfight at the OK corral. Val Kilmer plays a very good Doc Holliday. Dana Delany plays Josephine Marcus.

She also starred in "China Beach" and "HouseSitter".
13. Dana Delany and Paul Mercurio were in this film about diamond smuggling and fantasies.

Answer: Exit to Eden

"Exit to Eden" was released in 1994, and also stars Dan Ackroyd. It is about a photographer who inadvertently photographs diamond smugglers prior to going to the island of Eden. He is followed there by the smugglers, who are followed by detectives. Dana Delany plays Lisa. Paul Mercurio plays the photographer, Elliot. He also starred in "Joseph" and "Kick".
14. Paul Mercurio and Gia Carides were in this film about a couple dancing and breaking the rules.

Answer: Strictly Ballroom

"Strictly Ballroom" was released in 1992, and also stars Tara Morice. If you haven't seen it, I recommend this film about a ballroom dancer who wants to perform his own steps in a dance contest amid protest from everyone around him except his new partner and his father. Paul Mercurio plays Scott Hastings. Gia Carides plays his first dance partner, Liz.

She also starred in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Primary Colors".
15. Gia Carides and Seth Green were in this film about a British secret agent.

Answer: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

"Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" was released in 1999, and also stars Mike Myers. It is about a secret agent fighting Dr. Evil over his mojo. This is by far the best of the "Austin Powers" movies. Gia Carides plays Robin Spitz Swallows, the agent for Dr. Evil who wouldn't die. Seth Green plays Dr. Evil's son, Scott. He also starred in "Rat Race" and "The Italian Job".
16. Seth Green and Claire Danes were in this film about a man dealing with the loss of his wife.

Answer: To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

"To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" was released in 1996, and also stars Peter Gallagher and Michelle Pfeiffer. It is about a man whose wife died two years ago, but he continues his romance with her "ghost" on the beach. He has a daughter who feels as if she has lost both parents. Seth Green plays a boy named Danny. Claire Danes plays the daughter, Rachel.

She also starred in "My So-Called Life" and "Terminator 3".
17. Claire Danes and John C. Reilly were in this film about a writer and Mrs Dallaway.

Answer: The Hours

"The Hours" was released in 2002, and also stars Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep. It is about different perspectives of a story written by Virginia Woolf. Claire Danes plays Julia Vaughan, the daughter of Clarissa Vaughan. John C. Reilly plays Dan Brown, the husband of Laura Brown. He also starred in "The Good Girl" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".
18. John C. Reilly and William Fichtner were in this film about a boat lost in a storm at sea.

Answer: The Perfect Storm

"The Perfect Storm" was released in 2000, and also stars George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. It is based on a true story of a sword boat lost in the Halloween storm of 1991. He plays Sully, and John C Reilly plays Murph, both fisherman on the 'Andrea Gail'. William Fichtner also starred in "Black Hawk Down" and "Passion of Mind".
19. William Fichtner and Matthew McConaughey were in this film about a message from outer space.

Answer: Contact

"Contact" was released in 1997, and also stars Jodie Foster and Tom Skerritt. It is about radio signals being received from outer space, with instructions to build a strange machine. William Fichtner plays Kent, and Matthew McConaughey plays Palmer Joss. Matthew McConaughey also starred in "Reign of Fire" and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days".
20. Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton were in this film about submarines.

Answer: U-571

"U-571" was released in 2000, and also stars David Keith and Harvey Keitel. It is about an attempt to capture a German encoding machine named Enigma. Matthew McConaughey plays Lt. Tyler, and Bill Paxton plays Lt. Cmdr. Dahlgren. Bill Paxton also starred in "Titanic" and "Apollo 13".
21. Bill Paxton and Shirley MacLaine were in this film about a woman, her problematic grandchildren, and a new, younger boyfriend.

Answer: The Evening Star

"The Evening Star" was released in 1996, and also stars Juliette Lewis and Jack Nicholson. It is a sequel to "Terms of Endearment", about Aurora Greenway and her now-adult grandchildren. Bill Paxton plays Jerry, Aurora's younger beau. Shirley MacLaine is Aurora Greenway. She also starred in "Terms of Endearment" and "Steel Magnolias".
22. Shirley MacLaine and Charles Boyer were in this film about a man on a time schedule.

Answer: Around the World in 80 Days

"Around the World in 80 Days" was released in 1956, and also stars David Niven and Cantinflas. It is about a man who bets that with all the new modes of travel, he can go around the world in 80 days. Shirley MacLaine plays Princess Aouda. Charles Boyer plays the travel agent, Monsieur Gasse. He also starred in "Love Affair" (the original 'An Affair to Remember') and "Algiers".
23. Charles Boyer and Greta Garbo were in this film about Napoleon.

Answer: Conquest

"Conquest" was released in 1937, and also stars Leif Erickson and Dame May Whitty. It is about a Polish woman becoming the mistress of Napoleon to influence his handling of Poland. Charles Boyer plays Napoleon. Greta Garbo plays the woman, Countess Marie Walewska. She also starred in "Anna Karenina" and "Flesh and the Devil".
24. Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford were in this film about diverse people at a hotel.

Answer: Grand Hotel

"Grand Hotel" was released in 1932, and also stars John and Lionel Barrymore. It is about the lives of people staying at Berlin's Grand Hotel. Greta Garbo plays the dancer, Grusinskaya. Joan Crawford plays Flaemmchen. She also starred in "Our Dancing Daughters" and "The Women".
25. Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone were in this film about the daughter of a cook and her romances.

Answer: Sadie McKee

"Sadie McKee" was released in 1934, and also stars Gene Raymond and Edward Arnold. It is about the daughter of a cook who has liked the son, Michael, of her mother's employer since they were children. She has a couple of bad romances before she and Michael figure out that they belong together. Joan Crawford plays Sadie and Franchot Tone plays Michael.

Joan Crawford was Franchot Tone's first wife and they made seven films together. After film roles became irregular, Tone kept busy acting on TV and went back to the stage. He died in 1968 of lung cancer.
Source: Author Polaris101

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