They made us laugh and, though they are gone, the echo of that laughter lingers. What do you remember about these great comedians of the past? Please read the 'interesting information' for a few chuckles.
This is the last of five quizzes exploring the careers of outstanding women from various states. I hope you have enjoyed these quizzes as much as I did researching these fabulous women,
Non-fiction books frequently have a profound effect in the way we form our laws, treat other people,and modify our views of the world. Here are a few that have had such an impact.
Movies have always sought to have glamorous and unusual setting. Jungle movies often meet this criteria. You need to answer these questions about these jungle movies.
"Mary, Mary, long before the fashions came:
And there is something there that sounds so fair,
It's a grand old name!" George M Cohan (1906). Some Marys that you might know.
The 1940s were roughly divided by World War 2 and the post-war era. Still the world found time to laugh. Here are a few of the films that helped through turbulent times. (Contains spoilers, and one question requires behind-the-scenes knowledge.)
Many film viewers are put off by foreign language films but a treasure trove of excellent films awaits the patient fan. These ten are not necessarily the best but rank among the most watchable. Good luck!
There are thirteen countries in the world that have more than one recognized "capital city". Can you match ten of these countries with their multi-capitals?
Quentin Tarantino has made his mark in films as a screenwriter, producer, and actor. Here are questions about his style and his films.
(Spoilers may be found.)
Match these numbers with the clues that include novels, films, music, mathematics, et cetera. While some clues might apply to more than one number, there is only one solution that has all the numbers matched with an appropriate clue.
More fun for movie buffs. Cult films have a strong appeal to a certain group of people. These are either hard-core cult films or the writer thinks should be classified as cult.
For decades black actors were relegated to servants, maids, or, at best, stereotype roles. Here are ten films that feature either all-black or primarily black actors that have had critical and commercial success.
Small cities and towns try to promote their economy by having a nickname or sobriquet. Here are a number of nicknames that you need to attach to a small city or town.