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Could You Conduct an "Experiment in Terror"? Quiz

In 1962 Glenn Ford and Lee Remick starred in the Columbia Pictures production of "Experiment in Terror". Here is a quiz on the crime/drama movie. Potential spoilers exist.

A multiple-choice quiz by oscarguy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The plot of "Experiment in Terror" involves an extortionist attempting to force a bank teller, Kelly (Lee Remick) to steal a large sum of money from her bank. What was the name of the bank Kelly worked in? Hint

Crocker-Anglo National Bank

Wells Fargo

Bank of America

Union Bank

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did the extortionist demand $100,000 from Kelly? Hint

He wrote her a letter

He cornered Kelly in her garage

He kidnapped her

He dragged her into an alley

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Question 3 of 10

3. The extortionist terrorized Kelly and her younger sister with threatening phone calls and creepy stalking. What was the sister's name in the film? Hint

Cilla

Sandy

Helen

Toby

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Question 4 of 10

4. San Francisco was the California setting for the film. What was the neighborhood in which Kelly and her sister lived? Hint

Mission District

Nob Hill

Twin Peaks

North Beach

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Experiment in Terror" features a quirky police informant nicknamed 'Popcorn' due to his fascination with watching old silent movies while nibbling popcorn. He is played by a veteran star who began appearing in films as far back as the thirties. Who is this old-time actor? Hint

Ned Glass

Henry Morgan

Ben Turpin

Bert Lahr

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Question 6 of 10

6. Because of his hoarse, raspy voice, how did Kelly's sister refer to their stalker? Hint

Gripper the Gangster

The Bronchial Bandit

The Phantom Asthmatic

Laryngitist Larry

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Question 7 of 10

7. An acquaintance of Kelly's, Nancy, attempted to tip off the police about the plot against Kelly. The police discovered that Nancy had an unusual line of work. What was Nancy's artistic occupation? Hint

designing mood rings

designing and painting mannequins

developing prisms and pyramids

creating puppets and marionettes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored the haunting soundtrack to "Experiment in Terror"? Hint

Bernard Herrmann

Hans Zimmer

Henry Mancini

John Barry

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the director of "Experiment in Terror"? Hint

Robert Wise

Blake Edwards

Mike Nichols

Stanley Kubrick

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Question 10 of 10

10. The finale of the film takes place at San Francisco's famous baseball park. What is the name of the famous field where the game is played and the confrontation between the police and the stalker/extortionist finally face off? Hint

Comiskey Park

Wrigley Field

Candlestick Park

Memorial Stadium

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Crocker-Anglo National Bank

Although the only time the name of the bank is mentioned aloud occurs when detective Ripley (Glenn Ford) relays the information to a fellow detective when Kelly describes the location of the bank building in San Francisco, on other occasions the name appears on a large money bag, a brief glimpse of the bank name on a window, and a clock embedded in the floor of the bank. Crocker-Anglo bank merged with Wells Fargo in 1986.

2. How did the extortionist demand $100,000 from Kelly?

Answer: He cornered Kelly in her garage

In a terrifying scene, Kelly (Lee Remick)is trapped late at night in her own garage by the extortionist. He makes threats on her life and that of her younger sister if she does not steal 100 thousand dollars to be given to him.

3. The extortionist terrorized Kelly and her younger sister with threatening phone calls and creepy stalking. What was the sister's name in the film?

Answer: Toby

The character, Toby, was played by Stephanie Powers who went on to play Robert Wagner's wife, Jennifer, in the TV series "Hart to Hart." In "Experiment in Terror" she plays a student in high school.

4. San Francisco was the California setting for the film. What was the neighborhood in which Kelly and her sister lived?

Answer: Twin Peaks

In his cautious phone conversation with Kelly, Ripley discovers the exact address of the home where Kelly and her sister live. Reciting the address aloud, he hears a fellow detective say "It's Twin Peaks, it's a dead end." Twin Peaks is an upscale neighborhood in San Francisco with a panoramic view of the city.

Answer: Ned Glass

Ned Glass had an extensive film career from the '30s to the '80s. Ned was born in Poland (1906) and died in 1984. He appeared in such films as" "West Side Story", "Charade", and "The Fortune Cookie".

6. Because of his hoarse, raspy voice, how did Kelly's sister refer to their stalker?

Answer: The Phantom Asthmatic

The stalker in question here was played by Ross Martin. Martin was famous for his role in the TV series "Wild Wild West." In "Experiment in Terror" it is divulged that his character name is Garland Humphrey, with an alias of 'Red' Lynch.

Answer: designing and painting mannequins

Nancy was played by Patricia Huston who played in many TV shows. Her movie credits are "The Bonnie Parker Story" (1958) and "Synanon" (1965). The background on Nancy's reasons for choosing mannequin design is not explained in the film. The scene is disturbing just because of the mannequins hanging from the ceiling.

It becomes more disturbing when Nancy's body is discovered hanging with the models.

8. Who scored the haunting soundtrack to "Experiment in Terror"?

Answer: Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini scored, or was involved in, countless TV shows. Mancini was also famous for writing the music scores for "The Great Race", "Hatari!", and "The Pink Panther".

9. Who was the director of "Experiment in Terror"?

Answer: Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards, one of filmdom's highly acclaimed directors, also directed "The Great Race", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "The Days of Wine and Roses", and "Victor, Victoria".

Answer: Candlestick Park

Wrigley Field (Chicago), Memorial Stadium (Baltimore), Comiskey Park (Chicago) Candlestick Park was demolished in 2015. Glenn Ford as the detective, chased the extortionist through the crowds at the baseball park and shot him dead when he was standing on the pitcher's mound.

Source: Author oscarguy

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