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Music Man, The There are 61 questions on this topic. Last updated May 05 2024.
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51 How many trombones led the big parade?
Answer: 76

From perhaps the movie's most famous song:

" Seventy six trombones led the big parade
With a hundred and ten cornets close at hand
They were followed by rows and rows of the finest virtuosos;
the cream of every famous band."


"The Music Man" ends with Professor Hill leading the boys' band through the streets of River City while singing this song.
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What did Professor Hill tell Winthrop he was going to have to learn to do if he wanted to stay around River City?




52 Why could Harold Hill never have graduated from the Gary Conservatory, '05?
Answer: Because the town wasn't even built until '06

Marian is very suspicious of Harold Hill, and she tries to investigate his past. She eventually discovers the information about the Gary Conservatory, but doesn't tell anyone except Harold.
53 What does Marcellus describe Brooklyn as?
Answer: the city of homes and churches

Buddy Hackett had to say at least something about Brooklyn in the movie!
54 How is Amaryllis' hair done throughout the entire film?
Answer: braids

Her hair is always perfect.
Question Reference: Quiz: The Music Man.
55 'I heard you was in steam automobiles.'
Answer: Marcellus

Spoken to Harold.
56 How old was Ronnie Howard when he played in this movie?
Answer: 7

57 'It's a well-known principle that if you keep flint in one drawer and steel in the other, you'll never strike much of a fire.'
Answer: Mrs. Paroo

Spoken to Marian.
58 'A man can't turn tail and run just because a little personal risk is involved. What did Shakespeare say? 'Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave man...only 500?'
Answer: Harold

Spoken to Marian.
59 'Mrs. Shinn...will recover.'
Answer: Mayor Shinn

Spoken to the town.
60 'One Grecian urn. Two Grecian urns. And for a fountain, trickle, trickle, trickle, trickle!'
Answer: Mrs. Shinn

Spoken to the Ladies Dance Club.
61 'For the first time in my life, I've got my foot stuck in the door.'
Answer: Harold

Spoken to Marian and Winthrop.