What Do You Know About The Pink Panther?

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The first film in the series derived its name from the eponymous pink diamond that has an enormous size and value, the diamond is called the?
- Pinkish
- Pink Panther
- Panther
- Pink

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This series of comedy-mystery films featuring an inept French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau, take a quiz and test your knowledge of the pink panther.

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The role of Clouseau was originated by and is most closely associated with Peter Sellers. Most of the film was written and directed by Blake Edwards, with theme music composed by?
- Henry Ma
- Henry Mancini
- Paul Coal
- Henk Tencate
Correct Answer

A. Henry Mancini

Explanation

The correct answer is Henry Mancini. Henry Mancini composed the theme music for the film series that features the character Clouseau, which was originated by and closely associated with Peter Sellers. The question is asking for the composer of the theme music, and Henry Mancini is the correct answer.

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This comedy-mystery began with the release of The Pink Panther 1963, the role of Clouseau was originated by, and is most closely associated with?
- Anne Boyd
- Solo Crane
- George Cole
- Peter Sellers
Correct Answer

A. Peter Sellers

Explanation

Peter Sellers is the correct answer because he originated the role of Clouseau in The Pink Panther in 1963. He is most closely associated with the character, having portrayed him in multiple films in the Pink Panther series. Sellers' portrayal of Inspector Clouseau became iconic and is often remembered as one of his most memorable performances.

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The film was centered on a character, Peter Sellers was so popular that the resulting series would be built on Clouseau rather than Charles Lytton, who’s the film centered on?
- Paul Kellerman
- David Niven
- Milton Kaufman
- Mill Friedman
Correct Answer

A. David Niven

Explanation

The film mentioned in the question is centered on a character named Peter Sellers. However, the resulting series would be built on Clouseau rather than Charles Lytton. The correct answer, David Niven, is not mentioned in the question but is likely the character who plays Charles Lytton in the film.

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The Return of the Pink Panther diamond also has Peter Sellers as Clouseau, along with Edwards, Mancini, Drefus, and Cato, Sir Charles Lytton is portrayed by?
- Bob Daniel
- Lyn Weisten
- Christopher Fuller
- Christopher Plummer
Correct Answer

A. Christopher Plummer

Explanation

The correct answer is Christopher Plummer. In the film "The Return of the Pink Panther," Christopher Plummer portrays Sir Charles Lytton.

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6.

The Panther Film launches a new series starring Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau and Kevin Kline, it forms a new starting point for a contemporary series, what role did Kevin Kline play?
- Police Officer
- Thief
- Actor
- Chief Inspector
Correct Answer

A. Chief Inspector

Explanation

In the Panther Film series, Kevin Kline played the role of Chief Inspector. This means that he portrayed a high-ranking officer in the police force who was in charge of leading and overseeing investigations. As the Chief Inspector, Kline's character would have held a position of authority and responsibility within the law enforcement agency.

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The Pink Panther released less than a year, Clouseau returns to bumble his way through a murder investigation, this also marks the first appearance of?
- Charles Lytton
- Charles Dreyfus
- Burk Kwouk
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

In the movie "The Pink Panther," released less than a year ago, Clouseau returns to bumble his way through a murder investigation. This movie also marks the first appearance of Charles Lytton, Charles Dreyfus, and Burk Kwouk.

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Trail of the Pink Panther features Peter Sellers as Clouseau using unused materials from Strikes Again as well as scenes from previously released Pink Panther films. This was intended as a tribute to Sellers widow named?
- Capucine
- Rosa Parks
- Lynne Edwards
- Lynne Frederick
Correct Answer

A. Lynne Frederick

Explanation

Lynne Frederick is the correct answer because Trail of the Pink Panther was intended as a tribute to Peter Sellers, who passed away before the film was completed. Lynne Frederick was Sellers' widow at the time, so using unused materials from Strikes Again and scenes from previously released Pink Panther films was a way to honor Sellers and pay tribute to his character, Inspector Clouseau.

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The first film in the series had an animated opening sequence, created by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, features The Pink Panther Theme by Mancini, as well as the Pink Panther character designed by?
- Hawley Pratt
- Neil Kaufman
- Friz Freleng
- A and C only
Correct Answer

A. A and C only

Explanation

The correct answer is A and C only. The first film in the series had an animated opening sequence created by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. The sequence featured The Pink Panther Theme by Mancini and the Pink Panther character, both of which were designed by Hawley Pratt and Friz Freleng. Neil Kaufman is not mentioned in relation to the creation of the animated opening sequence.

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The phrase was used for all the subsequent films in the series, even when the jewel did not figure in the plot. It ultimately appeared in six of the series, how many were the series
- Five
- Six
- Eleven
- Ten
Correct Answer

A. Eleven

Explanation

The phrase "It ultimately appeared in six of the series" suggests that there were six films in the series where the jewel appeared, regardless of whether it was relevant to the plot or not. Since the phrase also mentions that the phrase was used for "all the subsequent films in the series," it implies that there were additional films in the series where the jewel did not figure in the plot. Therefore, the total number of films in the series would be more than six, making the correct answer "Eleven."

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The first film in the series derived its name from the eponymous pink diamond that has an enormous size and value, the diamond is called the?

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The role of Clouseau was originated by and is most closely associated with Peter Sellers. Most of the film was written and directed by Blake Edwards, with theme music composed by?

This comedy-mystery began with the release of The Pink Panther 1963, the role of Clouseau was originated by, and is most closely associated with?

The film was centered on a character, Peter Sellers was so popular that the resulting series would be built on Clouseau rather than Charles Lytton, who’s the film centered on?

The Return of the Pink Panther diamond also has Peter Sellers as Clouseau, along with Edwards, Mancini, Drefus, and Cato, Sir Charles Lytton is portrayed by?

The Panther Film launches a new series starring Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau and Kevin Kline, it forms a new starting point for a contemporary series, what role did Kevin Kline play?

The Pink Panther released less than a year, Clouseau returns to bumble his way through a murder investigation, this also marks the first appearance of?

Trail of the Pink Panther features Peter Sellers as Clouseau using unused materials from Strikes Again as well as scenes from previously released Pink Panther films. This was intended as a tribute to Sellers widow named?

The first film in the series had an animated opening sequence, created by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, features The Pink Panther Theme by Mancini, as well as the Pink Panther character designed by?

The phrase was used for all the subsequent films in the series, even when the jewel did not figure in the plot. It ultimately appeared in six of the series, how many were the series