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Quiz about Classic Mystery Thrillers
Quiz about Classic Mystery Thrillers

Classic Mystery Thrillers Trivia Quiz


This a collection of famous classic mystery and suspense movies. I will tell you what they are about but I will not reveal the ending, just in case you have not watched them (please, do so, they are wonderful)!

A multiple-choice quiz by Babilonia. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Babilonia
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
362,666
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1368
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 108 (9/10), Guest 172 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This mystery movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starred Gregory Peck, Louis Jourdan and Italian actress Alida Valli. It was filmed in black and white and presents a courtroom drama. The character played by Alida Valli is accused of murdering her husband. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This 1957 mystery movie is based on Agatha Christie's novel of the same name. An unemployed man makes friends with an older lady who seems to have a personal interest in him and who does not know he is married. The main actors are Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton. There is a courtroom drama and many surprises. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This is a movie starring Ingrid Bergman as Paula Alquist, Charles Boyer as Gregory Anton and Angela Lansbury as Nancy the maid. In this film, a young socialite living in her murdered aunt's home, seems to be losing her mind as mysterious happenings occur in her house while she is alone. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This movie is about a young bride whose name we never know, played by Joan Fontaine. The young bride is obsessed with her husband's deceased first wife, described by every one who knew her as a beautiful and talented socialite. Sir Laurence Olivier plays Maxim de Winter, the older husband and owner of Manderley, a huge mansion in Great Britain. The housekeeper, Mrs Danvers, played by Judith Anderson, has a significant role in the story. The movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This 1949 film was made in Great Britain and directed by Carol Reed. It is about an American, Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten), who goes to Vienna looking for his old friend, Harry Lime (Orson Wells), who is expecting him. Holly Martins learns upon his arrival that his friend was killed in an accident. The script was written by Graham Greene who later published the novel. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This 1958 movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Jimmy Stewart (Scottie) and Kim Novak (Madelaine). Scottie, a retired policeman, at the request of a friend, starts following the friend's wife, Madelaine, who seems depressed and perhaps contemplating suicide. The movie is based on the novel "D'Entre Les Morts" ("Among the Dead") by authors Boileau-Narcejac. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This is a 1954 mystery movie, also directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In this story, a photographer, Jeff Jefferies (played by James Stewart), who has broken his leg, spends his time watching what the neighbors do from one of his windows. His girlfriend, Lisa Fremont (played by Grace Kelly), shares his curiosity. The villain who, according to Jeff and Lisa has committed murder, is played by Raymond Burr. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This movie's plot is based on Leon Uris' book of the same name. It is about espionage during the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The main character is André Devereaux, played by Frederick Stafford, who goes to Cuba to get information from his lover, Juanita, who is close to Rico Parra, an important member of the Cuban government. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This is a thriller in which a recently blinded writer is visiting London and overhears a conversation in a bar about a kidnapping. The actors are Van Johnson (Phillip Hannon, the writer) and Vera Miles (Jean Lennox, his secretary) who is in love with him, even after he has broken their engagement because of his blindness. What movie is this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In this movie, a scientist wanting to defect to East Berlin is followed by his fiancée, who does not approve of his plans. The scientist, Professor Michael Armstrong (played by Paul Newman), eventually confesses to his fiancée, Sarah Sherman (played by Julie Andrews), that his real intention is to obtain information from another scientist living in East Berlin. Once Armstrong gets hold of this information, he wants to return to the West. What is the name of this movie? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This mystery movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starred Gregory Peck, Louis Jourdan and Italian actress Alida Valli. It was filmed in black and white and presents a courtroom drama. The character played by Alida Valli is accused of murdering her husband. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: The Paradine Case

Attorney Tony Keane, played by Gregory Peck, defends Anna Paradine, played by Alida Valli, who is accused of poisoning her blind elderly husband. Louis Jourdan plays the role of Andre Latour, Mr. Paradine's servant. Gregory Peck falls in love with his client and there is a revelation during the trial that changes everything.
Before the movie was filmed, the producer had planned to give the main roles to Greta Garbo and Laurence Olivier, but they both refused.
2. This 1957 mystery movie is based on Agatha Christie's novel of the same name. An unemployed man makes friends with an older lady who seems to have a personal interest in him and who does not know he is married. The main actors are Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton. There is a courtroom drama and many surprises. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Witness for the Prosecution

In this movie, Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), who is married to Christine Elm (Marlene Dietrich), is accused of murdering the older lady. Vole's wife, Christine, plays an important role in his defense and his lawyer, a famous and elderly attorney who is under a nurse's care, is Sir Wilfrid Robarts, played by Charles Laughton.
3. This is a movie starring Ingrid Bergman as Paula Alquist, Charles Boyer as Gregory Anton and Angela Lansbury as Nancy the maid. In this film, a young socialite living in her murdered aunt's home, seems to be losing her mind as mysterious happenings occur in her house while she is alone. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Gaslight

Paula Alquist tells her husband that in the evenings, the lights appear to dim and noises come from the attic. She tells him that certain things disappear but he finds them later where they were supposed to be. The maid, Nancy, is not friendly to her mistress and this one starts believing she is mentally ill.
This movie, made in 1944, was directed by George Cukor, who also directed "The Philadelphia Story" and "My Fair Lady".
4. This movie is about a young bride whose name we never know, played by Joan Fontaine. The young bride is obsessed with her husband's deceased first wife, described by every one who knew her as a beautiful and talented socialite. Sir Laurence Olivier plays Maxim de Winter, the older husband and owner of Manderley, a huge mansion in Great Britain. The housekeeper, Mrs Danvers, played by Judith Anderson, has a significant role in the story. The movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Rebecca

In this movie, the young heroine finds her new position as the mistress of Manderley to be very difficult and she feels incapable of playing the role of Mrs. de Winter. She makes several mistakes and is terrified by the old housekeeper who adored Rebecca. The ending is totally unexpected.
"Rebecca" is based on the novel of the same name by Daphne Du Maurier.
5. This 1949 film was made in Great Britain and directed by Carol Reed. It is about an American, Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten), who goes to Vienna looking for his old friend, Harry Lime (Orson Wells), who is expecting him. Holly Martins learns upon his arrival that his friend was killed in an accident. The script was written by Graham Greene who later published the novel. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: The Third Man

Soon after Holly Martin arrives in Vienna, he learns several things about his friend's death that do not make sense. He is told that there were three witnesses to the accident, two of them friends of the victim, who carried the body away, and a stranger who happened to be in the area.

When Martin visits this last man trying to learn more about the accident, he is told there was a third person carrying the body away. Then, Martin realizes there is more to the story than what he is told by the deceased's friends.
6. This 1958 movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Jimmy Stewart (Scottie) and Kim Novak (Madelaine). Scottie, a retired policeman, at the request of a friend, starts following the friend's wife, Madelaine, who seems depressed and perhaps contemplating suicide. The movie is based on the novel "D'Entre Les Morts" ("Among the Dead") by authors Boileau-Narcejac. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Vertigo

In "Vertigo", Scottie follows Madelaine everywhere and when she throws herself in the water, trying to commit suicide, he rescues her and eventually falls in love with her. Then things take a strange turn and Scottie's fear of heights, his reason for retiring from the police, prevents him from saving a life. This tragic accident does not end the movie, there is much more after that.
7. This is a 1954 mystery movie, also directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In this story, a photographer, Jeff Jefferies (played by James Stewart), who has broken his leg, spends his time watching what the neighbors do from one of his windows. His girlfriend, Lisa Fremont (played by Grace Kelly), shares his curiosity. The villain who, according to Jeff and Lisa has committed murder, is played by Raymond Burr. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Rear Window

Jeff is convinced that the neighbor has murdered his wife after she disappears. The situation becomes dangerous when Jeff and Lisa make the decision to investigate the possible crime and the killer finds out his secret is known to his neighbors.
"Rear Window" is considered one of Hitchcock's best movies. It was nominated for several Oscars and it has been added to the National Film Registry.
8. This movie's plot is based on Leon Uris' book of the same name. It is about espionage during the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The main character is André Devereaux, played by Frederick Stafford, who goes to Cuba to get information from his lover, Juanita, who is close to Rico Parra, an important member of the Cuban government. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Topaz

When Andre arrives in Cuba, he stays at Juanita's house and finds evidence of missiles being in the country. Will he be able to take this information out of Cuba?
9. This is a thriller in which a recently blinded writer is visiting London and overhears a conversation in a bar about a kidnapping. The actors are Van Johnson (Phillip Hannon, the writer) and Vera Miles (Jean Lennox, his secretary) who is in love with him, even after he has broken their engagement because of his blindness. What movie is this?

Answer: Twenty Three Paces to Baker Street

In this mystery movie, the writer uses his acute sense of hearing and great powers of deduction to locate the child's family, hoping to prevent the kidnapping. He is assisted only by his secretary and his butler, because the police think he has too much imagination.
The film was directed by Henry Hathaway.
10. In this movie, a scientist wanting to defect to East Berlin is followed by his fiancée, who does not approve of his plans. The scientist, Professor Michael Armstrong (played by Paul Newman), eventually confesses to his fiancée, Sarah Sherman (played by Julie Andrews), that his real intention is to obtain information from another scientist living in East Berlin. Once Armstrong gets hold of this information, he wants to return to the West. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Torn Curtain

In this thriller, the professor's intentions are eventually discovered by the East Berlin scientist, who realizes he has revealed all he knows to Professor Armstrong but has learned nothing in return. Will the two lovers escape to West Berlin?
Source: Author Babilonia

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