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Shhhh It's Silent! Trivia Quiz

Shhh, identify the correct answers to questions on silent movies and silent film stars.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helene61. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Helene61

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,585

Updated
May 19 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
392

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This lady was 'America's Sweetheart' and a keen business woman during the silent film era. Hint

Mary Pickford

Pola Negri

Lillian Gish

Gloria Swanson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these silent films starred both Gish sisters? Hint

The Tramp

The Sheik

The Devil is a Woman

Orphans of the Storm

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Question 3 of 10

3. This actress didn't want to be alone after meeting John Gilbert (1897-1936) in 'The Flesh and the Devil' (1927). Hint

Janet Gaynor

Greta Garbo

Pola Negri

Helen Hayes

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Question 4 of 10

4. This romantic lover made ladies swoon as a sheik and died much too young. Hint

Don Lockwood

John Gilbert

Rudolph Valentino

Harold Lloyd

5. 'The Jazz Singer' (1927) was the first feature length talking picture and its star was so popular, he sold out one man shows at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Who was this great entertainer? Hint

Al Jolson

Charlie Chaplin

Buster Keaton

Don Lockwood

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this film landed the first Oscar for Best Film. Hint

Intolerance

Wings

Flying Leathernecks

Greed

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Question 7 of 10

7. This son of deaf parents became a genius at stage make-up and pantomime. He was also our first horror film star. Hint

Lon Chaney Sr.

Bela Lugosi

Boris Karloff

John Barrymore

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Question 8 of 10

8. Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) created a character who brought laughter and tears to movie goers during the silent era. Name his famous creation. Hint

Monsieur Verdoux

The Little Man

The Little Tramp

Topper

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Question 9 of 10

9. This silent sex symbol appeared in films that couldn't capture her flaming red hair on black and white film. Hint

Clara Bow

Greta Garbo

Gloria Swanson

Theda Bara

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Question 10 of 10

10. This first of the great stuntmen began his career in silent films using his rodeo skills. Hint

Gary Cooper

Yakima Canutt

Douglas Fairbanks Sr.

Gilbert Roland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This lady was 'America's Sweetheart' and a keen business woman during the silent film era.

Answer: Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford (1892-1972) along with her husband Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (1883-1939) and Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), among others, created United Artists in 1919. Miss Pickford was a motivating force behind the company and an advocate for all actors' rights throughout her life.

2. Which of these silent films starred both Gish sisters?

Answer: Orphans of the Storm

Both Lillian Gish (1893-1993) and her sister, Dorothy Gish (1898-1968), appeared in D.W Griffith's silent film about the French Revolution called 'Orphans of the Storm' (1927). Lillian was a special favorite leading lady of Mr. Griffith's.

3. This actress didn't want to be alone after meeting John Gilbert (1897-1936) in 'The Flesh and the Devil' (1927).

Answer: Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo (1905-1990) fell in love with John Gilbert (1897-1936) while making this film. Even today its love scenes are incredibly 'real'.

4. This romantic lover made ladies swoon as a sheik and died much too young.

Answer: Rudolph Valentino

Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926) was always a smoldering presence on screen and women mourned passionately at his funeral. He played Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan in 1921's 'The Sheik'.

Answer: Al Jolson

Al Jolson (1886-1950) was the first actor in talkies when he starred in 'The Jazz Singer'. His famous words 'You ain't seen nothing yet' foreshadowed how films would change and grow over time.

6. According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this film landed the first Oscar for Best Film.

Answer: Wings

'Wings' won the first Oscar for Best film in 1929. Its technical scenes of WWI fighter planes are still impressive. Although at that first ceremony 'Sunrise' also was named as an award winner, today the Academy lists 'Wings' as the first winning film.

7. This son of deaf parents became a genius at stage make-up and pantomime. He was also our first horror film star.

Answer: Lon Chaney Sr.

Lon Chaney Sr. (1883-1930) was a master of make-up and created famous faces in films such as 'The Phantom of the Opera' (1925). His horrific make up as the Phantom was kept a film lot secret till the film's opening night.

8. Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) created a character who brought laughter and tears to movie goers during the silent era. Name his famous creation.

Answer: The Little Tramp

Even today students of film history identify Chaplin (1889-1977) by images of the bowler hat and walking stick of his 'Little Tramp'.

9. This silent sex symbol appeared in films that couldn't capture her flaming red hair on black and white film.

Answer: Clara Bow

Clara Bow (1905-1965) became famous as the sexy 'It Girl'. Her box office power was formidable when she appeared in 'Wings' (1927) and her appearance in a film guaranteed its success.

10. This first of the great stuntmen began his career in silent films using his rodeo skills.

Answer: Yakima Canutt

Yakima Canutt (1895-1986) began riding and doing stunts in rodeo. He met Tom Mix and his career in films as the quintessential stuntman began.

Source: Author Helene61

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