Quiz On TV American Cinema
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What movie remake replaced Alan Arkin and Peter Falk with Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks?
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The In-Laws
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The Phantom Menace
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Love Story
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Strangers On A Train
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Explore key moments in American cinema through this quiz. Dive into trivia about classic films, notable actors, and pivotal moments in the industry. Ideal for enthusiasts eager to test their knowledge of film history.
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What silent-film actress was a cofounder of United Artists?
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Les Speech
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Theda Barr
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Bette Davis
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Mary Pickford
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A. Mary PickfordExplanation
Mary Pickford was a silent-film actress who co-founded United Artists. She was a prominent figure in the early days of Hollywood and played a crucial role in the development of the film industry. Along with Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith, Pickford founded United Artists in 1919 as a way to have more creative control over her films. United Artists became a successful film studio and distribution company, and Pickford's involvement in its founding solidified her status as a pioneering figure in the film industry.Rate this question:
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What was Douglas Fairbanks' first motion picture with sound?
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The Man In The Iron Mask
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Squeaky Voices
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The Taming Of The Shrew
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The Prisoner Of Zenda
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A. The Taming Of The ShrewExplanation
Douglas Fairbanks' first motion picture with sound was "The Taming Of The Shrew."Rate this question:
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For which movie did Richard Dreyfuss win a Best Actor Oscar at the age of 30?
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The Goodbye Girl
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Short Guys Don't Dance
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Let It Ride
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Tootsie
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A. The Goodbye GirlExplanation
Richard Dreyfuss won a Best Actor Oscar at the age of 30 for the movie "The Goodbye Girl".Rate this question:
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What was the first movie Peter Fonda acted in?
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Tammy And The Doctor
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The Wild Ones
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Finding Nemo
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Easy Rider
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A. Tammy And The DoctorExplanation
Peter Fonda's first movie role was in "Tammy And The Doctor." This film was released in 1963 and starred Sandra Dee and Peter Fonda as love interests. Fonda played the character of Dr. Mark Cheswick in the romantic comedy. It was one of his early acting credits before he went on to become a prominent actor in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly known for his role in "Easy Rider."Rate this question:
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In the 1994 movie "Dumb and Dumber", what state does Lloyd think Aspen is in?
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New Hampshire
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Colorado
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Confusion
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California
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In 1988's "Scrooged", what TV show is referred to in a game at Frank's brother's house?
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Wheel Of Fortune
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Gilligan's Island
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I Love Lucy
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Beat The Reaper
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A. Gilligan's IslandExplanation
In the 1988 film "Scrooged", there is a scene where a game is being played at Frank's brother's house. The TV show referred to in this game is "Gilligan's Island".Rate this question:
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Who played Rosasharn Rivers in the 1940 film "The Grapes of Wrath"?
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Anna Paquin
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Hedy Lamarr
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Dorris Bowdon
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Mary Ainslee
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A. Dorris BowdonExplanation
Dorris Bowdon played Rosasharn Rivers in the 1940 film "The Grapes of Wrath".Rate this question:
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What station does Clint Eastwood's DJ character work for in the movie "Play Misty for Me"?
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KELP
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KOLD
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WGBH
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KRML
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A. KRMLExplanation
In the movie "Play Misty for Me," Clint Eastwood's DJ character works for the station KRML.Rate this question:
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What is the first spoken word heard in the film "Young Frankenstein"?
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When
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If
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However
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Doctor
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A. IfExplanation
In the film "Young Frankenstein," the first spoken word heard is "If." This suggests that the question is asking about the first word spoken in the film, and the correct answer is "If."Rate this question:
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In "Speed Zone!", what airport does one Van Sloane tell the other they need to go to?
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Jimmy Durante Regional
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Logan
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Dulles
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O'Hare
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A. DullesExplanation
In the movie "Speed Zone!", one Van Sloane tells the other that they need to go to Dulles airport.Rate this question:
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Jack Warden plays what juror in the 1957 movie "12 Angry Men"?
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Juror Number 7
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Juror Number 89.6
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Juror Number 12
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Juror Number 1
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A. Juror Number 7Explanation
In the 1957 movie "12 Angry Men," Jack Warden plays Juror Number 7.Rate this question:
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Which Marx Brothers movie is set at Huxley College?
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Animal Crackers
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Who The Heck Is Zeppo?
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Horse Feathers
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Copacabana
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A. Horse FeathersExplanation
Horse Feathers is the correct answer because it is the Marx Brothers movie that is set at Huxley College. The movie revolves around the college's football team and the chaos that ensues when the Marx Brothers get involved. Animal Crackers is another Marx Brothers movie, but it is not set at Huxley College. Who The Heck Is Zeppo? and Copacabana are not Marx Brothers movies at all.Rate this question:
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Angelo Rossitto was in "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome" and also what 1932 Tod Browning film?
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Gigli
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Miracles For Sale
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Freaks
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Dracula
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A. FreaksExplanation
Angelo Rossitto was in "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome" and also appeared in the 1932 Tod Browning film "Freaks". "Freaks" is a cult classic horror film directed by Tod Browning, known for its unique and controversial portrayal of circus sideshow performers. Rossitto, who had dwarfism, played a role in the film, showcasing his talent and contributing to the overall atmosphere of the movie.Rate this question:
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How many stories tall is the fictional building in the 1974 movie "The Towering Inferno"?
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13
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482
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138
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102
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A. 138Explanation
In the 1974 movie "The Towering Inferno," the fictional building is 138 stories tall.Rate this question:
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In "Waiting for Guffman", Corky's collection includes what movie's action figures?
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My Dinner With Andre
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Night, Mother
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Breakfast At Tiffany's
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The Last Temptation Of Christ
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A. My Dinner With AndreExplanation
In the movie "Waiting for Guffman", Corky's collection includes action figures from the movie "My Dinner With Andre".Rate this question:
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In "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", a poster shows Arnold Schwarzenegger starring in what?
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The Waste Land
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Death Of A Salesman
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King Lear
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Governors Gone Silly
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A. King LearExplanation
In "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", a poster shows Arnold Schwarzenegger starring in "King Lear". This is a reference to the famous play by William Shakespeare, in which King Lear is the main character. The inclusion of Schwarzenegger's name suggests a humorous twist, as he is known for his action-packed roles rather than Shakespearean dramas.Rate this question:
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Who played Stuart Tarleton in the 1939 film "Gone with the Wind"?
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Christopher Reeve
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Fred Crane
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George Reeves
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Steven Baldwin
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A. George ReevesExplanation
George Reeves is the correct answer because he played the character Stuart Tarleton in the 1939 film "Gone with the Wind". Christopher Reeve, Fred Crane, and Steven Baldwin did not have roles in this film.Rate this question:
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In 2008's "The Day the Earth Stood Still", who plays the original Michael Rennie role?
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Keanu Reeves
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Anthony Hopkins
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Robbie T. Robot
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Michael J. Fox
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A. Keanu ReevesExplanation
Keanu Reeves plays the original Michael Rennie role in the 2008 film "The Day the Earth Stood Still".Rate this question:
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In which American city was actor Edward Norton born?
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Boston
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Atlantic City
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Philadelphia
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New York City
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A. BostonExplanation
Edward Norton was born in Boston.Rate this question:
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