James Stewart (1908-1997) portrays mountain man and Union army captain, Linus Rawlings in this film. His film career included 80 films from 1935 to 1991 and he was also a decorated pilot in the military. He was nominated for Best Actor five times, winning for "The Philadelphia Story" in 1941.
John Wayne (1907-1979) plays Union army general William Tecumseh Sherman. Wayne's big, career-changing appearance in "Stagecoach" (1939), directed by John Ford, launched his stardom.
2. Lawrence of Arabia
Answer: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness
Peter O'Toole (1932-2013) portrays the title character, British army officer, T. E. Lawrence in this film. He was nominated eight times for Best Actor. In addition to his prodigious work as an actor, he found time in 1997 to coach cricket professionally in London.
Alec Guinness (1914-2000) played the head of the Arab Northern Army, Prince Faisal. He was nominated twice for Best Supporting Actor and twice for Best Actor, winning for "The Bridge on the River Kwai" in 1958. He is the only person to receive a best acting nomination (as Obi-Wan Kenobi) in any of the "Star Wars" films.
3. The Longest Day
Answer: John Wayne, Robert Ryan
John Wayne (1907-1979) portrays real-life hero Lieutenant Col. Benjamin H. Vandervoort in this film. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor twice, first for "Sands of Iwo Jima" in 1950 and then winning for "True Grit" in 1970.
Robert Ryan (1909-1973) played Brigadier Gen. James M. Gavin of the 82nd Airborne Division. He appeared in 75 films between 1940 and 1973. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1947 for his role in "Crossfire".
4. In Search of the Castaways
Answer: Hayley Mills, Maurice Chevalier
Hayley Mills (1946) portrays the teenager Mary Grant who is searching for her castaway father in this film. She is best known for her appearances in "The Trouble with Angels" (1966), "The Parent Trap" (1961) and "Pollyanna" (1960) for which she won a Juvenile Academy Award in 1961.
Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) plays Professor Jacques Paganel who spearheads the search mission. His films "Love Me Tonight" (1932) and "Gigi" (1958) have been selected for the U.S. National Film Registry.
5. Dr. No
Answer: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress
Sean Connery (1930-2020) portrays British MI6 agent James Bond, in the first film of the popular franchise. He starred in seven "Bond 007" films between 1962 and 1983. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Untouchables" in 1987.
Ursula Andress (1936) plays Honey Ryder, a local shell diver and Bond's love interest. She got her big break in "Dr. No". The bikini she wore in the film sold at auction in 2001 for over $55,000.
6. The Music Man
Answer: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones
Robert Preston (1918-1987) is best known for his role in this film as con man Professor Harold Hill who is anxious to swindle citizens of River City, Iowa. He was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor for "Victor/Victoria" in 1982.
Shirley Jones (1934) plays Preston's love interest, the famed "Marian the Librarian". She has starred in several more movie musicals including, "Oklahoma!" (1955) and "Carousel" (1956). She won an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for "Elmer Gantry" (1960).
7. That Touch of Mink
Answer: Cary Grant, Doris Day
Cary Grant (1904-1986) plays Philip Shayne in this romantic comedy as the rich pursuer of Day's character. He was nominated for Best Actor twice, first for "Penny Serenade" (1941) and also for "None but the Lonely Heart" (1944). He became a favorite of Alfred Hitchock, appearing in four of his films, "Suspicion" (1941), "Notorious" (1946), "To Catch a Thief" (1955) and "North by Northwest" (1959).
Doris Day (1922-2019) plays Cathy Timberlake who enjoys the company of the romantic Philip but is hoping for marriage. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for "Pillow Talk" in 1959. In addition to Cary Grant, she appeared with leading men Clark Gable, Rock Hudson, James Cagney, David Niven, Jack Lemmon, Frank Sinatra and Kirk Douglas.
8. The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Answer: Laurence Harvey, Claire Bloom
Laurence Harvey (1928-1973) portrays the younger Grimm brother Wilhelm as well as the cobbler in "The Cobbler and the Elves" piece. He was a Lithuanian-born British actor who made 58 film appearances. He was nominated for Best Actor for "Room at the Top" in 1959.
Claire Bloom (1931) plays Dorethea, the mother of the brothers Grimm. She is an English stage actress whose screen debut came in the 1952 film "Limelight", directed by Charlie Chaplin, who chose her to co-star alongside him. The film launched her to stardom in the motion picture industry.
9. Hatari!
Answer: John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli
John Wayne (1907-1979) plays the tough Sean Mercer, who heads the wildlife capture expeditions. He is credited with appearances in over 170 films and is well-remembered for his role in "The Quiet Man" (1952) with co-star Maureen O'Hara.
Elsa Martinelli (1935-2017) plays an Italian photographer and is the love interest of Wayne's character. She was an Italian fashion model and actress whose first substantive film role came in "The Indian Fighter" (1955) opposite Kirk Douglas.
10. Mutiny on the Bounty
Answer: Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard
Marlon Brando (1924-2004) plays the master's mate Fletcher Christian on board the Bounty. He was nominated for eight Academy Awards over a 60-year career winning twice for Best Actor for "On the Waterfront" (1954) and "The Godfather" (1972).
Trevor Howard (1913-1988) portrays the infamous Captain Bligh. He became a star with his role in the film "Brief Encounter" (1945). He was nominated for Best Actor for his role in "Sons and Lovers" (1960).
11. Gypsy
Answer: Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood
Rosalind Russell (1907-1976) portrays Rose Hovick an over-the-top stage mother. She was best known for her role in "His Girl Friday" (1940), opposite Cary Grant. She was nominated four times for Best Actress for "My Sister Eileen" (1942), "Sister Kenny" (1946), "Mourning Becomes Electra" (1947) and "Auntie Mame" (1956).
Natalie Wood (1938-1981) plays Gypsy Rose Lee the daughter of her domineering mother Rose. She was an American actress born to Russian immigrant parents. She was best known for her roles in "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955), "The Searchers" (1956) and "West Side Story" (1961).
12. Lolita
Answer: James Mason, Shelley Winters
James Mason (1909-1984) portrays Humbert "Hum" Humbert a middle-aged professor with a passion for Lolita. He was nominated for Best Actor in 1954 for "A Star is Born". He was also nominated twice for Best Supporting Actor for "Georgy Girl" in 1966 and for "The Verdict" in 1982.
Shelley Winters (1920-2006) plays Lolita's mother Charlotte who happens to be in love with Humbert. Her career spanned 70 years and she won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress namely "The Diary of Anne Frank" in 1959 and "A Patch of Blue" in 1965. She was also nominated for Best Actress for "A Place in the Sun" in 1951 and Best Supporting Actress for "The Poseidon Adventure" in 1972.
13. State Fair
Answer: Pat Boone, Bobby Darin
Pat Boone (1934) plays teenager Wayne Frake who is hoping to win a car race at the Texas State Fair. He was one of the biggest recording stars in the US in 1956. His most notable film role was perhaps in "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1959).
Bobby Darin (1936-1973) portrays the brash Jerry Dundee who makes a play for Wayne's sister Margy. He was a singer and actor whose single "Mack the Knife" was a number one, Grammy-winning hit in 1959. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Captain Newman, M.D." in 1963.
14. Taras Bulba
Answer: Tony Curtis, Yul Brynner
Tony Curtis (1925-2010) plays Andriy, the son of the Cossack leader. Despite being at war with the Polish, Andriy falls in love with a Polish girl. His 60-year career included over 100 films. He was nominated for Best Actor in 1959 for "The Defiant Ones".
Yul Brynner (1920-1985) plays Taras Bulba the Cossack leader and father of Andriy. He was best known for his role in the stage musical "The King and I" for which he won two Tony Awards and also an Academy Award for Best Actor for the film version in 1956.
15. Sodom and Gomorrah
Answer: Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli
Stewart Granger (1913-1993) portrays Lot in this biblical epic. He appeared in nearly 70 films. His most notable film role was in "Scaramouche" (1952) starring with Janet Leigh and Eleanor Parker.
Pier Angeli (1932-1971) plays Lot's tragic wife Ildith, who is turned into a pillar of salt. She appeared in 35 films in her 21-year career. She won a Golden Globe Award for Young Star of the Year - Actress in her first American film "Teresa" in 1951.
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