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Quiz about New York in Classic Movies
Quiz about New York in Classic Movies

New York in Classic Movies Trivia Quiz


Here's a look at movies that highlight New York and its attractions.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
115,517
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1114
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Question 1 of 10
1. "The French Connection" is memorable for its chase sequences involving (in one way or another) the famous (or infamous) New York City subway system. What happened to the principal villain, "Frog 1", at the end of the movie? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Fort Apache" is the nickname given to the Bronx. Paul Newman stars as a cop who witnesses a crime by a fellow cop. Which one? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Wall Street" is one of the most famous areas in New York City. How does Charlie Sheen trap Michael Douglas in the movie of the same name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "All About Eve" highlights Broadway. It was a "comeback" of sorts for Bette Davis. Who was was NOT in the cast? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Barefoot in the Park" is set in Greenwich Village. Who played the "curious" neighbor? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Niagara" is set upstate - at Niagara Falls. Marilyn Monroe starred; who played her husband? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Affair to Remember" embraces the Empire State Building. Why doesn't Deborah Kerr keep her appointment there with Cary Grant? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Hitchcock movie has a dramatic sequence involving the Statue of Liberty? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "The Heiress" is set in Washington Square. Who is NOT in the movie? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which movie is NOT set in New York? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The French Connection" is memorable for its chase sequences involving (in one way or another) the famous (or infamous) New York City subway system. What happened to the principal villain, "Frog 1", at the end of the movie?

Answer: He escapes

He escapes - setting up the sequel, "French Connection II".
2. "Fort Apache" is the nickname given to the Bronx. Paul Newman stars as a cop who witnesses a crime by a fellow cop. Which one?

Answer: Danny Aiello

Aiello tosses a man from the top of a building.
3. "Wall Street" is one of the most famous areas in New York City. How does Charlie Sheen trap Michael Douglas in the movie of the same name?

Answer: He wears a wire and records him

Great movie. (Can't say that about too many Charlie Sheen movies.)
4. "All About Eve" highlights Broadway. It was a "comeback" of sorts for Bette Davis. Who was was NOT in the cast?

Answer: Greer Garson

Davis and Merrill were "involved".
5. "Barefoot in the Park" is set in Greenwich Village. Who played the "curious" neighbor?

Answer: Charles Boyer

Taylor and Robertson were in "Sunday ion New York". Kelly was in "On The Town".
6. "Niagara" is set upstate - at Niagara Falls. Marilyn Monroe starred; who played her husband?

Answer: Joseph Cotten

All were her co-stars: Ewell in "Seven Year Itch", Murray in "Bus Stop" and Widmark in "Don't Bother to Knock".
7. "Affair to Remember" embraces the Empire State Building. Why doesn't Deborah Kerr keep her appointment there with Cary Grant?

Answer: She is injured in a traffic accident

Any mention of films involving the Empire State Building must include at least a passing reference to "King Kong".
8. Which Hitchcock movie has a dramatic sequence involving the Statue of Liberty?

Answer: Saboteur

Robert Cummings stars. Good movie.
9. "The Heiress" is set in Washington Square. Who is NOT in the movie?

Answer: Ann Sheridan

Great job by Olivia De Havilland in the title role. Clift is fine as the pretty-boy golddigger; Richardson is excellent as Olivia's harsh father. Hopkins plays a not-too-sharp relative. Top movie.
10. Which movie is NOT set in New York?

Answer: Body Heat

"Heat" is set in Florida.
Source: Author robert362

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