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Quiz about Going to the Movies
Quiz about Going to the Movies

Going to the Movies Trivia Quiz


These movies have a place in the title, whether real or fictional. An example of this is "Blue Hawaii".

A multiple-choice quiz by November4. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
November4
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
390,485
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
946
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Question 1 of 10
1. This music filled movie featured Judy Garland as seventeen year old Esther Smith. Set in the early 1900s, the Smith family was eagerly awaiting the 1904 World's Fair. The title of this movie was one of the songs that was sung by Esther. What was the name of this wonderful old gem? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This movie starred Elvis Presley as Lucky Jackson and Ann Margret as Rusty Martin. Lucky wanted to race in the Grand Prix but ran into some competition from Count Elmo Mancini who was played by Cesare Danova. What was the name of the movie that was released in 1964? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This movie featured a frog name Kermit and a pig name Miss Piggy. The gang put on an incredible musical show at the Biltmore Theater and Kermit and Miss Piggy got married. What was the name of this zany, fun filled movie? "The Muppets Take ______ "

Answer: (borough of New York City)
Question 4 of 10
4. In this movie, Forest Whitaker starred as Idi Amin and James McAvoy starred as Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan. Doctor Garrigan traveled to Uganda to work in a local clinic, met Idi Amin and became his personal aide. This fictional movie was called "The Last King of _____".

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 10
5. This movie starred James Stewart and Jean Arthur. The character played by Mr. Stewart was chosen to be a puppet of the shady Senator Joseph Paine who was played by Claude Rains. What is the name of this classic movie? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This romantic movie starred Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood. While out taking photographs for "National Geographic", Robert Kincaid, played by Eastwood, met Francesca Johnson, played by Streep. The two had a love affair while her husband and two kids were away at a state fair. Can you name this movie? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Gerard Butler played Mike Banning who was a secret service agent for President Benjamin Asher, played by Aaron Eckhart. Ashley Judd played the first lady, Margaret Asher. After the White House was attacked and the president captured, Banning managed to take down the terrorists. What was the name of this action thriller? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Chester Schofield was played by Tony Curtis in this 1969 sequel to "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines". The movie was set in the 1920s, at a world famous car rally. Chester drove a car named Triple S, Six-Sylinder Special. What was this movie? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This movie was produced by Walt Disney Pictures in 2008. Chloe was kidnapped in Mexico and was forced into a fight with El Diablo. Chloe was saved by Delgado and she had a first date with Papi. What was the name of this comedy? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Lady Sarah Ashley acquired a cattle ranch named Faraway Downs after her husband was murdered. Hugh Jackman starred as Drover, who conducted a cattle drive with Lady Sarah across the countryside, while facing many dangers from men who wanted to take control of the cattle industry. What was the name of this movie that shared its name with a continent? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This music filled movie featured Judy Garland as seventeen year old Esther Smith. Set in the early 1900s, the Smith family was eagerly awaiting the 1904 World's Fair. The title of this movie was one of the songs that was sung by Esther. What was the name of this wonderful old gem?

Answer: Meet Me in St. Louis

"Meet Me in St. Louis" was released in 1944 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by Vincente Minnelli. The movie followed the lives of four sisters, one brother and their mother and father through the year before the opening of the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri.
2. This movie starred Elvis Presley as Lucky Jackson and Ann Margret as Rusty Martin. Lucky wanted to race in the Grand Prix but ran into some competition from Count Elmo Mancini who was played by Cesare Danova. What was the name of the movie that was released in 1964?

Answer: Viva Las Vegas

Lucky Jackson needed to earn the money to fix his car before he could race in the Grand Prix. He desperately wanted to earn the attention and affection of beautiful Rusty Martin who taught people how to swim. This movie featured 10 different songs and was filmed at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios.
3. This movie featured a frog name Kermit and a pig name Miss Piggy. The gang put on an incredible musical show at the Biltmore Theater and Kermit and Miss Piggy got married. What was the name of this zany, fun filled movie? "The Muppets Take ______ "

Answer: Manhattan

"The Muppets Take Manhattan" was released in 1984. Jim Henson voiced Kermit the Frog as well as several other Muppets in the movie. During this production Muppet babies were introduced.
4. In this movie, Forest Whitaker starred as Idi Amin and James McAvoy starred as Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan. Doctor Garrigan traveled to Uganda to work in a local clinic, met Idi Amin and became his personal aide. This fictional movie was called "The Last King of _____".

Answer: Scotland

"The Last King of Scotland" was a work of fiction. It was released in 2006 in the United States and 2007 in the United Kingdom. During the time Dr. Garrigan acted as counselor to Idi Amin he began to see the blood thirst of the Ugandan leader and plotted an assassination which almost got him murdered before escaping. For his performance, Forest Whitaker won the best actor award at the Academy Awards.

The film also won a BAFTA award for best British film.
5. This movie starred James Stewart and Jean Arthur. The character played by Mr. Stewart was chosen to be a puppet of the shady Senator Joseph Paine who was played by Claude Rains. What is the name of this classic movie?

Answer: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" was directed and produced by Frank Capra and released in 1939 by Columbia Pictures. The movie won an Academy award for best original writing and James Stewart won the New York Film Critics Circle award for best actor. It made its debut at Constitution Hall in Washington D.C.
6. This romantic movie starred Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood. While out taking photographs for "National Geographic", Robert Kincaid, played by Eastwood, met Francesca Johnson, played by Streep. The two had a love affair while her husband and two kids were away at a state fair. Can you name this movie?

Answer: The Bridges of Madison County

"The Bridges of Madison County" was produced by Clint Eastwood and released in 1995. It was filmed in Madison County, Iowa. Meryl Streep, who played an Italian war bride, won an Academy award for best actress in a leading role. It won a Golden Globe award for best dramatic motion picture.
7. Gerard Butler played Mike Banning who was a secret service agent for President Benjamin Asher, played by Aaron Eckhart. Ashley Judd played the first lady, Margaret Asher. After the White House was attacked and the president captured, Banning managed to take down the terrorists. What was the name of this action thriller?

Answer: Olympus Has Fallen

Released in 2013, "Olympus Has Fallen" also starred Morgan Freeman and Angela Bassett. It was directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Millennium Films. A sequel to this movie was called "London Has Fallen".
8. Chester Schofield was played by Tony Curtis in this 1969 sequel to "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines". The movie was set in the 1920s, at a world famous car rally. Chester drove a car named Triple S, Six-Sylinder Special. What was this movie?

Answer: Monte Carlo or Bust

Ken Annakin directed and produced this movie that was released in the United Kingdom in 1969. Susan Hampshire played Betty, who was Chester's co-driver. The pair raced against competitors from around the world in the Monte Carlo Rally and although they don't win the race they did eventually finish. This movie comedy was also named "Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies".
9. This movie was produced by Walt Disney Pictures in 2008. Chloe was kidnapped in Mexico and was forced into a fight with El Diablo. Chloe was saved by Delgado and she had a first date with Papi. What was the name of this comedy?

Answer: Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Directed by Raja Gosnell, this movie featured a Chihuahua named Chloe. Jamie Lee Curtis starred as Vivian Ashe, who played the owner of Chloe. Chloe was voiced by Drew Barrymore. Delgado was voiced by Andy Garcia and Papi was voiced by George Lopez.
10. Lady Sarah Ashley acquired a cattle ranch named Faraway Downs after her husband was murdered. Hugh Jackman starred as Drover, who conducted a cattle drive with Lady Sarah across the countryside, while facing many dangers from men who wanted to take control of the cattle industry. What was the name of this movie that shared its name with a continent?

Answer: Australia

Baz Luhrmann wrote and directed "Australia". It was produced by 20th Century Fox and released in 2008. Brandon Walters, who played Nullah, won best supporting actor at the Film Critics Circle of Australia, as well as most promising performer award from the Chicago Film Critics. Russell Crowe had originally been considered to be Drover but because of other demands Hugh Jackman was cast instead.
Source: Author November4

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