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Quiz about Wondrous Warner Bros
Quiz about Wondrous Warner Bros

Wondrous Warner Bros. Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about Warner Brothers; their movies, stars, and general knowledge. Most of the information came from the book "The Best of Warner Brothers" written by Thomas G. Aylesworth. Be warned: None of these concern the cartoons.

A multiple-choice quiz by Santanigo. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Santanigo
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
163,406
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
843
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (6/10), Dizart (7/10), Guest 216 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the Warner Brothers first major film? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who were the four Warner Brothers involved in the movies? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the 1930 sporting comedy "Hold Everything," the part of heavyweight champion, Georges LaVerne, was played by a real life light heavyweight champion. What was his name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. We all know James Dean starred in the classic "Rebel Without a Cause," released in 1955, but do you know the name of the character he played? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The movie "Camelot," released in 1967, won 3 Academy Awards that year. Which of these did it NOT win? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the 1972 film "Deliverance," which one of these actors did NOT play one of the four main characters? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these pairs of actors had the lead roles in "All the President's Men"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who played the part of Lois Lane in the first "Superman" movie? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the 1980 movie "The Shining," what was written repeatedly on the manuscript Wendy found on Jack's desk? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the title of "Mad Max 2" changed to? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 68: 6/10
Mar 02 2024 : Dizart: 7/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 216: 1/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 96: 0/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the Warner Brothers first major film?

Answer: My Four Years in Germany

"My Four Years in Germany" was a semi-documentary about the ambassador from the United States to the Kaiser. It was released in 1918. The Sea Beast was released in 1926 and starred John Barrymore, "The Hills of Kentucky" came out in 1927, starring Rin-Tin-Tin, and "The Jazz Singer" starred Al Jolson and was produced in 1927.
2. Who were the four Warner Brothers involved in the movies?

Answer: Harry, Albert, Samuel, and Jack

Their parents were Benjamin and Pearl Warner, who had 11 children. Harry was the oldest child, born in 1879, Anna in 1881, Albert in 1884, Henry (?), Samuel in 1885, Rose (?), Fannie (?), Jack in 1892, David in 1893, Sadye (?) and Milton (?). Henry and Fannie died as toddlers.
3. In the 1930 sporting comedy "Hold Everything," the part of heavyweight champion, Georges LaVerne, was played by a real life light heavyweight champion. What was his name?

Answer: Georges Charpentier

Jack Doyle was a famous singer and boxer in the 1930's, who died in 1978.
Billy Conn was known as "The original Pittsburgh Kid," and won the light heavyweight championship in 1939. In his career, which lasted from 1935-48, Conn won 63 of 76 bouts.


Fritzie Zivic turned pro in 1931 at the age of 18. He won the welterweight championship in 1940 and retired in 1949 with a professional record of 158-64-9.
4. We all know James Dean starred in the classic "Rebel Without a Cause," released in 1955, but do you know the name of the character he played?

Answer: Jim Stark

James Dean's (1931-1955) other films include "Harvest" (1953), "East of Eden" (1955), and "Giant" (1956).
5. The movie "Camelot," released in 1967, won 3 Academy Awards that year. Which of these did it NOT win?

Answer: Best Actor

Richard Harris played the part of King Arthur, and Vanessa Redgrave played Guenevere.
6. In the 1972 film "Deliverance," which one of these actors did NOT play one of the four main characters?

Answer: Tom Selleck

Jon Voight played the character Ed Gentry, Burt Reynolds was Lewis Medlock, and Ned Beatty played Bobby Trippe. The other man, Drew Ballinger, was played by Ronny Cox.
7. Which of these pairs of actors had the lead roles in "All the President's Men"?

Answer: Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman

"All the President's Men" was released in 1976. Robert Redford played Bob Woodward, and Dustin Hoffman played Carl Bernstein, the two "Washington Post" reporters who exposed the "Watergate" scandal.
8. Who played the part of Lois Lane in the first "Superman" movie?

Answer: Margot Kidder

Susannah York played Superman's birth mother, and Phyllis Thaxter played his Iowan mother.
9. In the 1980 movie "The Shining," what was written repeatedly on the manuscript Wendy found on Jack's desk?

Answer: "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."

This is probably one of the most chilling parts of the whole movie. The "No beer and no TV" line is from the "Simpsons" take off, called "The Shinning."
10. What was the title of "Mad Max 2" changed to?

Answer: The Road Warrior

Released in 1982, it starred Mel Gibson as 'Mad' Max Rockatansky. Mel was long assumed to be an Australian actor, but was actually born in Peekskill, New York. His mother was born in Australia.
Source: Author Santanigo

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