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Quiz about Classic Movies of World War II
Quiz about Classic Movies of World War II

Classic Movies of World War II Quiz


Memorial Day Weekend seems an appropriate time to take note of some of the old classsic movies about WW II combat.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
78,484
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2581
Last 3 plays: Guest 170 (8/10), Hayes1953 (4/10), Guest 63 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. John Wayne always seemed to be winning World War II. Which of the following is NOT one of his World War II movies? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these movies is set during WWII? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' featured the legendary Spencer Tracy portraying the legendary Jimmy Dolittle. Tracy, however, wasn't the star of the movie. Who was? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 'The Best Years of Our Lives' is about the period after the end of WW II. Who was NOT in the movie? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'The Story of GI Joe' was a turning point in the career of this up-and-coming actor. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 'Command Decision' featured Clark Gable in one of his better roles. What branch of the service did he command? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 'Up Periscope' starred which of these actors? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who starred in 'Objective, Burma'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'The Young Lions' starred all of the following EXCEPT: Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' isn't technically a World War II movie. In what conflict is the Gary Cooper character engaged? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 170: 8/10
Feb 22 2024 : Hayes1953: 4/10
Feb 07 2024 : Guest 63: 7/10
Jan 29 2024 : Guest 99: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. John Wayne always seemed to be winning World War II. Which of the following is NOT one of his World War II movies?

Answer: Dark Command

That one was about Quantrill's Raiders in the Civil War. 'Iwo' may be his best-known WW II movie.
2. Which of these movies is set during WWII?

Answer: A Bridge Too Far

'York' and 'Glory' are set in WWI. 'Pork Chop' is set during the Korean War. 'Bridge' is an all-star epic (similar to 'Longest Day') about WWII.
3. 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' featured the legendary Spencer Tracy portraying the legendary Jimmy Dolittle. Tracy, however, wasn't the star of the movie. Who was?

Answer: Van Johnson

His big WW II movie. Niven and Quinn were in 'Guns of Navarone'.
4. 'The Best Years of Our Lives' is about the period after the end of WW II. Who was NOT in the movie?

Answer: Barbara Stanwyck

Good movie.
5. 'The Story of GI Joe' was a turning point in the career of this up-and-coming actor.

Answer: Robert Mitchum

A star-making vehicle for young Mitchum. Holden was in 'Bridge Over The River Kwai'.
6. 'Command Decision' featured Clark Gable in one of his better roles. What branch of the service did he command?

Answer: Air Force Bombers

Dangerous bombing missions.
7. 'Up Periscope' starred which of these actors?

Answer: James Garner

Curtis was in 'The Outsider' about one of the soldiers who hoisted the flag at Iwo Jima.
8. Who starred in 'Objective, Burma'?

Answer: Errol Flynn

Lancaster was in 'The Train'.
9. 'The Young Lions' starred all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Sinatra was in 'Von Ryan's Express'. Brando played a {Nazi;} Martin and Clift were American soldiers.
10. 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' isn't technically a World War II movie. In what conflict is the Gary Cooper character engaged?

Answer: Spanish Civil War

From the Hemingway novel in the days before WW II started.
Source: Author robert362

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