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Son of Paleface Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains ten questions about the funny 1952 film "Son of Paleface" starring Bob Hope, Jane Russell and Roy Rogers.

A multiple-choice quiz by professorjon. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
professorjon

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,195

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
190

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Question 1 of 10

1. What letter is embroidered on Junior Potter's (Bob Hope) clothes? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the saloon owned by Jane Russell? Hint

The Dirty Shame Saloon

The Dirty Sailor

The Grangy Gulp

The Grimey Gulch

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where does Roy Rogers keep his gun? Hint

In his hat

In his holster

In his boot

In his guitar

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of Junior Potter's fiance? Hint

Penelope

Isabel

Doris

Clara

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the town that serves as the headquarters of the bandit, the Torch? Hint

Springfield

Pumpernickel Valley

Boring Tooth

Sawbuck Pass

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the traveling salesman? Hint

Skinner

Flanders

Gumble

Lovejoy

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Question 7 of 10

7. What name does Bob give to the two vultures that perch on his car while he drives through the desert? Hint

Abbott and Costello

Laurel and Hardy

Martin and Lewis

Burns and Allen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who does Junior Potter fight with over the blankets? Hint

Roy

Bing Crosby

Trigger

The Torch

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Question 9 of 10

9. What famous director makes a cameo in the movie? Hint

Alfred Hitchcock

Cecil B. DeMille

Billy Wilder

William Wyler

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Oscar winning song was recreated in the movie? Hint

Buttons and Bows

Am I In Love?

High Hopes

Thanks for the Memories

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What letter is embroidered on Junior Potter's (Bob Hope) clothes?

Answer: H

A very funny sequel to the 1948 comedy "The Paleface" has Bob Hope playing his own son, Junior Potter, son of Paleface Potter, the dentist who tamed the west. Junior Potter plays a Harvard (hence the H) graduate. (It only took him 14 years to graduate. So you see mom, there are people who took longer than me.) At the beginning of the movie, Junior decides to go west to claim his inheritance left by his famous father.

2. What is the name of the saloon owned by Jane Russell?

Answer: The Dirty Shame Saloon

The saloon serves as a front for the notorious criminal, Mike (Jane Russell) also known as 'the Torch,' who has been robbing gold shipments throughout the area.

3. Where does Roy Rogers keep his gun?

Answer: In his guitar

Roy Rogers plays a federal agent, who poses as a singing cowboy. He keeps a rifle hidden in his guitar, which allows him to always be ready for action.

4. What is the name of Junior Potter's fiance?

Answer: Penelope

Junior marvels at Penelope's lips. She has the type that he likes . . .one on top and one on bottom.

5. What is the name of the town that serves as the headquarters of the bandit, the Torch?

Answer: Sawbuck Pass

"Son of Paleface" is set in the fictional town of Sawbuck Pass, which is located near the fictional city of San Francisco.

6. What is the name of the traveling salesman?

Answer: Lovejoy

The traveling saleman, Doc Lovejoy, is actually a federal agent who is working with Roy Rogers in order to capture a ruthless criminal known as The Torch.

7. What name does Bob give to the two vultures that perch on his car while he drives through the desert?

Answer: Martin and Lewis

Two vultures land on the car. Bob quips, "Martin and Lewis, no hitchhikers". The two vultures stay with Bob as he drives through the desert. When Bob goes through a mirage of an ice castle, the two vultures suddenly become penguins.

8. Who does Junior Potter fight with over the blankets?

Answer: Trigger

Roy Rogers plays a government agent who is holding Bob under arrest in a ghost town. They settle down for the night in one of the hotel rooms and Bob finds himself sharing a bed with Trigger, the smartest horse in the world. They spend the night fighting over the blanket.

9. What famous director makes a cameo in the movie?

Answer: Cecil B. DeMille

Cecil B. DeMille plays a photographer. DeMille has directed such great films as "The Ten Commandments" and "Cleopatra".

10. What Oscar winning song was recreated in the movie?

Answer: Buttons and Bows

Bob Hope first sang the Oscar winning song "Button and Bows" in the 1948 movie "The Paleface". In the sequel, "Son of Palface", some new lyrics are added and sung by Bob Hope, Jane Russell and Roy Rogers.

Source: Author professorjon

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