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Quiz about Legendary Movies
Quiz about Legendary Movies

Legendary Movies Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about some outstanding movies. If you haven't seen them, try 'em out!

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
16,155
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
8601
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 212 (6/10), Guest 82 (8/10), aspire63 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'Casablanca' featured 'Sam' as the piano player. Who played Sam? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 'The Graduate' launched Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross and Simon and Garfunkel; it was also a directorial victory for this man. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. '2001: A Space Odyssey' featured Keir Dullea as an astronaut. Who played the other astronaut? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 'Ben-Hur' pits Charlton Heston against the Roman, Messala. Who plays him? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'The Best Years of Our Lives' dealt with WW II soldiers as they returned from the war. Who starred in the film? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. One actor lost the chance of a lifetime - to have a key role in 'The Wizard of Oz' - when he became ill as a result of the makeup that he had to use. Who was this actor? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 'Gone With The Wind' was a rarity: a good book that became a good movie. How did the book's author, Margaret Mitchell, die? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The movie, 'From Here to Eternity' was adapted from a novel; the author never again reached that height of popularity.Who was he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'The Days of Wine and Roses' was Jack Lemmon's first - and probably best - dramatic role. Who was his female co-star? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'Spartacus' was an outstanding effort by all concerned. Who was the director? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 212: 6/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 82: 8/10
Mar 18 2024 : aspire63: 10/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 97: 6/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 176: 6/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Mar 04 2024 : Upstart3: 9/10
Mar 02 2024 : sally0malley: 10/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Casablanca' featured 'Sam' as the piano player. Who played Sam?

Answer: Dooley Wilson

Great job with a great song
2. 'The Graduate' launched Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross and Simon and {Garfunkel;} it was also a directorial victory for this man.

Answer: Mike Nichols

Nichols also did 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
3. '2001: A Space Odyssey' featured Keir Dullea as an astronaut. Who played the other astronaut?

Answer: Gary Lockwood

HAL=IBM?
4. 'Ben-Hur' pits Charlton Heston against the Roman, Messala. Who plays him?

Answer: Stephen Boyd

Early epic that has endured.
5. 'The Best Years of Our Lives' dealt with WW II soldiers as they returned from the war. Who starred in the film?

Answer: Dana Andrews

His best role.
6. One actor lost the chance of a lifetime - to have a key role in 'The Wizard of Oz' - when he became ill as a result of the makeup that he had to use. Who was this actor?

Answer: Buddy Ebsen

Tough luck - but he rebounded nicely.
7. 'Gone With The Wind' was a rarity: a good book that became a good movie. How did the book's author, Margaret Mitchell, die?

Answer: Traffic accident

She was hit by a cab.
8. The movie, 'From Here to Eternity' was adapted from a {novel;} the author never again reached that height of popularity.Who was he?

Answer: James Jones

'Some Came Running' and 'Thin Red Line' are also by Jones.
9. 'The Days of Wine and Roses' was Jack Lemmon's first - and probably best - dramatic role. Who was his female co-star?

Answer: Lee Remick

Good movie, well-acted.
10. 'Spartacus' was an outstanding effort by all concerned. Who was the director?

Answer: Stanley Kubrick

Superb.
Source: Author robert362

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