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  Ronald Reagan Movies    
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His movies weren't memorable, so this should be a pretty tough quiz. If you get even a few, you've done well.
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  The Films of Ronald Reagan    
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Emphasis is upon Ronald Reagan's cinema career not his political.
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  Ronald Reagan in the Movies    
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We all know about Ronald Reagan the President. But what about Reagan the actor. Some questions on some of his movies.
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What was the name of the animal with which Reagan, as a professor, works in a 1951 movie? (Hint: The animal's name is in the title.)

From Quiz "Ronald Reagan in the Movies"




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Actor Ronald Reagan Trivia Questions
1. Ronald Reagan is often referred to as the "Gipper". In what 1940 film did he play George Gipp?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: Knute Rockne-All American

Pat O'Brien starred as Knute Rockne in the biography film as the famous football coach. His first All American football player was George Gipp. Gipp died of strep throat and pneumonia, as there were no medicines to treat these. His last words were reported to be "tell the boys to win one for the Gipper". O'Brien uses those words in a half time speech when Norte Dame is behind to encourage the team to come back in the second half according to "Knute Rockne, All American" (1940). It became one of his nicknames. Rotten Tomatoes: 83%.

2. Reagan's best known movie may have been 'Bedtime for Bonzo'. What was Bonzo?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: A chimpanzee

This may be the one movie Reagan would most like to forget.

3. In this 1951 film, Reagan plays a professor that uses an animal to attempt to prove that environment not heredity determines one's moral fiber. What type of animal does he use?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: chimpanzee

4. In which very patriotic 1943 film does Ronald Reagan play himself and also his military rank during World War Two?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: This Is the Army

Reagan appears as Lieutenant Ronald Reagan in uniform that was his rank during his military service. This 1943 film was hampered by a paper thin plot bolstered by lots of musical acts and stage productions. Most of the cast were contract players who had little choice and a few stars. The purpose was to unify citizens in the World War effort and lift spirits. Today his performance would be classified as a cameo. The most remembered song in the film is "This Is the Army" by Irving Berlin. Rotten Tomatoes: 53%

5. Who was Reagan's co-star in 'King's Row'?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: Robert Cummings

Soapy stuff, but not too bad.

6. What was the name of the animal with which Reagan, as a professor, works in a 1951 movie? (Hint: The animal's name is in the title.)

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: Bonzo

Diana Lynn was Reagan's co-star in this movie ('Bedtime for Bonzo'). She played a lady who was hired by Reagan to work with the chimp. Of course she and Reagan were married in the end.

7. In what film does Ronald Reagan play a fictionalized character of baseball great Grover Cleveland Alexander?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: The Winning Team

The film follows "Alex" from a naïve Nebraska farm boy to become one of the premier pitchers in baseball. However, his descent into alcoholism brings his career to a ragged edge. He recovers and regains his skills. The 'winning team' is his wife, Aimee, played by Doris Day, who stands by him through difficult times. Rotten Tomatoes: 63%

8. Reagan starred with Errol Flynn in 'Santa Fe Trail'. What role did Reagan play?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: George Custer

Good western. With Olivia DeHavilland, Van Heflin, and Raymond Massey.

9. Reagan and his first lady (Nancy Davis Reagan) co-starred in what 1957 drama?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: Hellcats of the Navy

Nancy of course married Reagan and soon after retired from acting to devote herself to homemaking and motherhood.

10. In a remote hospital unit near the end of World War Two, soldiers from various nations fight for recovery. Ronald Reagan plays Yank, the only American. He leads the effort to lift the spirits of a dying but anti-social Scotsman. Name the film.

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: The Hasty Heart

Although Ronald Reagan played a key role in this film, Richard Todd is the central character. All of the men look forward to returning home but the Richard Todd character is dying and will never leave. He is in a state of denial and as a result is mean-spirited and disliked by the men. He explains his behavior: "They say sorrow is born in the hasty heart," and the cruelty of being an illegitimate child resulting in being suspicious of the motives of others. The men contribute to buy him a new kilt but he believes they only do this because he is dying. However, Yank convinces him that it comes from the heart. Richard Todd received an Academy Award nomination. Rotten Tomatoes: 70%

11. Who was Reagan's co-star in 'The Last Outpost'?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: Rhonda Fleming

He made a few movies with her.

12. Ronald Reagan portrays an unscrupulous business tycoon in this 1964 film about two hitmen.

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: The Killers

Angie Dickinson, Lee Marvin and John Cassavetes starred in this movie based on an Ernest Hemingway short story.

13. What Ronald Reagan 1951 film was often used by satirists and comedians in which he starred as a care-taker of a primate?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: Bedtime for Bonzo

Ronald Reagan plays psychology professor Peter Boyd who believes that a chimpanzee can be brought up to have human emotions and morals. He acts as a surrogate father and hires Diana Lynn as the mother. One reviewer wrote: "A minor bit of fun yielding a respectable amount of laughs but nothing, actually, over which to wax ecstatic." Another wrote that Reagan "must have felt like the world's sappiest straight man playing this silly role". Political opponents and comedians never let Reagan forget this movie. Rotten Tomatoes: 67%

14. Reagan was the host of what TV series?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: 'Death Valley Days'

He was the host -- as was some other fellow who was simply known as 'the old ranger'.

15. In 1940 Reagan starred in a movie about what famous Notre Dame football coach?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: Knute Rockne & Rockne

'Knute Rockne':All-American' may have produced Reagan's most famous role.

16. What long-running Broadway play was brought to the screen with Ronald Reagan as a lonely soldier who is stood-up for a date but ends up in the arms of Eleanor Parker?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: The Voice of the Turtle

In the Biblical "Songs of Solomon" is written, "The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land." However, most translations of the Bible use 'turtledove'. Reagan plays Sgt. Bill Page who is stood-up by Olive Lashbrooke (Eve Arden) but it turns out well, as he falls for Sally Middleton (Eleanor Parker). He stays at her apartment as all the hotels are filled. Later, Olive tries to regain Bill but love conquers all in this romantic comedy. Rotten Tomatoes: 67%

17. Who played the title role in the Reagan film 'Cattle Queen of Montana'?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: Barbara Stanwyck

He made his fair share of westerns.

18. Who did Reagan portray in a movie about a Notre Dame football coach?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: George Gipp

Pat O'Brien played the part of Rockne. Reagan played George Gipp - 'The Gipper' - Notre Dame's first All-American. This movie gave Reagan his most famous acting line, 'Win one for the Gipper'

19. The romantic comedy "Brother Rat" is where Ronald Reagan first met and later married Jane Wyman. What is the setting for the film?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: A military school

This film was based on the experiences of former graduates on the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and developed into a romantic comedy. Billy Randolph (Wayne Morris), Dan Crawford (Ronald Reagan) and Bing Edwards (Eddie Albert) are three good-natured troublemakers who are trying to make amends for their past difficulties prior to graduation. Yet the more they try, the more difficult it becomes. Most of the movie was filmed on the VMI campus. A 'rat' was an incoming recruit. Rotten Tomatoes: 56%

20. Which Bette Davis classic included Reagan in the cast?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: 'Dark Victory'

She used to refer to him as 'Litle Ronnie Reagan'.

21. In 1952 Reagan starred in another sports movie called 'The Winning Team'. What Hall of Fame pitcher did he play?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: Grover Cleveland Alexander

Doris Day played Reagan's loyal wife. Alexander had over 370 wins, and 90 shutouts. He played for the Philadelphia Nationals, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals from 1911-1930. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1938. His career ERA was only 2.56

22. Ronald Reagan performed in which 1964 remake of a 1946 film that was based on a short crime story by Ernest Hemingway that also starred John Cassavetes, Lee Marvin, and Angie Dickinson?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: The Killers

Ronald Reagan plays a role that was quite different from his normal comfort zone. He plays the brutal head of a gang. The John Cassavetes character was involved in criminal activities with Reagan and, therefore, what became of the loot is a question but since he also had an affair with Angie Dickenson, his girl friend and the femme fatale, he wants him dead. The killing takes place early in the film and the story is laid out in flashbacks. This was the last movie Ronald Reagan appeared in as he began to spend his time as president of the Screen Actors Guild. Rotten Tomatoes: 79%

23. Reagan starred in 'The Winning Team', a movie about a baseball pitcher. Whom did he play?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: Grover Cleveland Alexander

With Doris Day.

24. Reagan and Barbara Stanwyck starred in a film about a woman trying to protect her family's ranch. What was the name of this 1954 Western?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan in the Movies

Answer: Cattle Queen of Montana

25. Reagan appeared in 'Knute Rockne, All American'. What role did he play?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: The 'Gipper'

'Win one for the Gipper'.

26. In what film does Reagan have the bone-chilling line, "Where is the rest of me!"?

From Quiz The Films of Ronald Reagan

Answer: Kings Row

Ronald Reagan was the second male lead in this film with Robert Cummings as the lead. But the sub-plot with Reagan is the most memorable. Drake McHugh (Reagan) is a fun loving fellow who is the best friend to Parris Mitchill (Robert Cummings). Drake is to inherit a fortune when he reaches age but the banker who had control of the fortune steals the money. Destitute, he finds work on the railroad but has an accident. Dr. Gordon (Charles Coburn) is called in to treat him and as a sadistic measure amputates his legs that was unnecessary. Drake awakens and shouts, "Where is the rest of me!" Reagan hoped that his dramatic performance would bring better acting roles but was drafted shortly after. This a feature film soap opera that had Ann Sheridan as top billing. Ronald Reagan used this quote as the title of his autobiography. Rotten Tomatoes: 100% critics; 78% audiences.

27. Which was Reagan's last film?

From Quiz Ronald Reagan Movies

Answer: 'The Killers'

These are all Reagan movies, but 'The Killer' was the last one to be released.

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