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Quiz about Classic Movie Trivia 30s50s
Quiz about Classic Movie Trivia 30s50s

Classic Movie Trivia 30s-50s Trivia Quiz


Here are some general trivia questions about classic films and actors from the 30s, 40s and 50s. I hope they'll present an interesting challenge to the real film buffs out there.

A multiple-choice quiz by MWG. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
MWG
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
30,373
Updated
May 03 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2403
Last 3 plays: bgjd (5/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 98 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy were paired many times in the movies. Exactly how many films did they make together? Hint


Question 2 of 10
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. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This actor made his screen debut in 1954 and in 1955 won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in 'Mr. Roberts.' Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was Kate Hepburn's other love interest in the 1957 film 'Desk Set'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
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? Hint


Question 6 of 10
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? Hint


Question 7 of 10
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? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In a 1948 western, saddle tramp Robert Mitchum unsuspectingly rides into the middle of a range war. Name the film. Hint


Question 9 of 10
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. Hint


Question 10 of 10
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. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy were paired many times in the movies. Exactly how many films did they make together?

Answer: nine

Their first film was 'Woman of the Year' in 1942, their last was 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' in 1967.
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.

Answer: Judy Holliday

Judy Holliday had a relatively short film career. She died at age 49 in 1965.
3. This actor made his screen debut in 1954 and in 1955 won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in 'Mr. Roberts.'

Answer: Jack Lemmon

Lemmon's film debut was opposite Judy Holliday in 'It Should Happen to You' which also featured Peter Lawford. Lawford got billing over Lemmon, by the way!
4. Who was Kate Hepburn's other love interest in the 1957 film 'Desk Set'?

Answer: Gig Young

Young won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1969 for his performance in 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?'
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?

Answer: Paul Douglas

Douglas' screen career spanned a mere 10 years from his screen debut in 1949's 'A Letter to Three Wives' to his final appearance in 'The Mating Game' in 1959 shortly before his death.
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?

Answer: 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?

Answer: Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn

8. In a 1948 western, saddle tramp Robert Mitchum unsuspectingly rides into the middle of a range war. Name the film.

Answer: Blood on the Moon

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.

Answer: Walter Brennan

Brennan is the only actor,to date, to win three Oscars for Best Supporting Actor.
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.

Answer: Talk of the Town

Source: Author MWG

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