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Quiz about Classics from the 50s Actors and Films

Classics from the '50s: Actors and Films Quiz

Knowledge of the history of the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and uncredited actors is needed. Please comment and rate. Good luck and enjoy. Thank you.

A multiple-choice quiz by chipperaaron54. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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chipperaaron54

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6 mins

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358,717

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Cinderella", one of Disney's most famous films, was released in 1950. William Phipps voiced Prince Charming. Who was Prince Charming's singing voice? Hint

Jimmy MacDonald

Mike Douglas

Don Barclay

Wilfred Jackson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Zero Mostel, usually known for his comedic performances, starred in which of the following 1950 film-noirs with Humphrey Bogart? Hint

The Enforcer

Summer Interlude

Your Day Will Come

The River

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1952 version of "Les Miserables", who played young Cosette? Hint

Sylvia Sidney

Patsy Weil

Debra Paget

Elsa Lanchester

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Question 4 of 10

4. Husband and wife dance duo Marge and Gower Champion starred together (along with Debbie Reynolds) in which of the following films in 1953? Hint

Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?

Treasure of the Golden Condor

Love in the City

Give a Girl a Break

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who directed 1954's "Godzilla"? Hint

Takeo Murata

Tomoyuki Tanaka

Ishiro Honda

Akira Ifukube

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was credited with co-directing 1955's "Mister Roberts" along with John Ford? Hint

Mervyn LeRoy

Leland Hayward

Joshua Logan

Frank S. Nugent

7. The 1957 Golden Globes and Academy Awards (for films released in 1956) disagreed on both of the Supporting acting categories and Best Director. Who won Best Supporting Actress and for what film at the Golden Globes? Hint

Patty McCormack - "The Bad Seed"

Eileen Heckart - "The Bad Seed"

Marjorie Main - "Friendly Persuasion"

Mildred Dunnock - "Baby Doll"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was nominated for an acting Oscar for 1957's "A Farewell to Arms"? Hint

Sessue Hayakawa

Anthony Franciosa

Miyoshi Umeki

Vittorio De Sica

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Question 9 of 10

9. Along with Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, who was the third star in the 1958 film "The Young Lions"? Hint

Sammy Davis Jr.

Peter Lawford

Frank Sinatra

Dean Martin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which film tied "Some Like it Hot" for Best Picture Musical or Comedy at the 17th Annual Golden Globes? Hint

Li'l Abner

Porgy and Bess

Operation Petticoat

But Not For Me

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Cinderella", one of Disney's most famous films, was released in 1950. William Phipps voiced Prince Charming. Who was Prince Charming's singing voice?

Answer: Mike Douglas

Mike Douglas is best known for his famed talk show "The Mike Douglas Show". He won a Primetime Emmy for the show. In "Cinderella" he can be heard singing the song "So This Is Love".

2. Zero Mostel, usually known for his comedic performances, starred in which of the following 1950 film-noirs with Humphrey Bogart?

Answer: The Enforcer

"The Enforcer" was about an attorney who prosecuted the boss of Murder Inc. Bogart played the district attorney and Mostel played "Big Babe" Lazick.

3. In the 1952 version of "Les Miserables", who played young Cosette?

Answer: Patsy Weil

Patsy Weil was uncredited in all of the films she did, including "The Man From the Alamo, "April in Paris", and "You're My Everything".

4. Husband and wife dance duo Marge and Gower Champion starred together (along with Debbie Reynolds) in which of the following films in 1953?

Answer: Give a Girl a Break

"Give a Girl a Break" was about the search and its aftermath for a new actress for a Broadway show after the star walks out on rehearsal. Gower Champion won many Tony Awards for his choreography, and the duo had their own sketch comedy show, called "The Marge and Gower Champion Show". MGM was hoping the two could remake the success and films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

5. Who directed 1954's "Godzilla"?

Answer: Ishiro Honda

Ishiro Honda is known for directing monster movies, such as the entire "Godzilla" series, "King Kong vs. Godzilla", "Mothra", and "Rodan".

6. Who was credited with co-directing 1955's "Mister Roberts" along with John Ford?

Answer: Mervyn LeRoy

Joshua Logan was an uncredited director of the film. Mervyn LeRoy was also known for directing "Random Harvest", "Quo Vadis", and "A Majority of One".

Answer: Eileen Heckart - "The Bad Seed"

"The Bad Seed" was about a mother who suspected her daughter was a murderer. It was nominated for four Academy Awards. Eileen Heckart won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress, and was nominated for the Academy Award for the same category. Eileen Heckart was known for "Butterflies Are Free", "The First Wives Club", and "One Life to Live".

8. Who was nominated for an acting Oscar for 1957's "A Farewell to Arms"?

Answer: Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica was best known as a director, having directed "Bicycle Thieves", "Sciusci�", and " Ieri, Oggi, Domani".

9. Along with Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, who was the third star in the 1958 film "The Young Lions"?

Answer: Dean Martin

Dean Martin was also known for acting in "Rio Bravo", "Robin and the Seven Hoods", and "Ocean's Eleven". He may be best known for being a part of the Rat Pack and "The Dean Martin Comedy Hour". He still gets film credits because his songs are still used in films.

For example, "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You" was used in "G.I Joe Retaliation", "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" in "Goodfellas", and "That's Amore" in "Moonstruck".

10. Which film tied "Some Like it Hot" for Best Picture Musical or Comedy at the 17th Annual Golden Globes?

Answer: Porgy and Bess

"Porgy and Bess" was about the controversial relationship of a crippled man and a trouble making woman. It starred Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, and Sammy Davis Jr. It won the Academy Award for Best Musical Score, and was nominated for three others.

Source: Author chipperaaron54

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