Quiz On TV American Cinema

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.

Richard Dreyfuss won a Best Actor Oscar at the age of 30 for the movie "The Goodbye Girl".

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".

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.

In the 1974 movie "The Towering Inferno," the fictional building is 138 stories tall.

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.

Keanu Reeves plays the original Michael Rennie role in the 2008 film "The Day the Earth Stood Still".

The correct answer is The In-Laws. The movie remake replaced Alan Arkin and Peter Falk with Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks.

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."

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In the movie "Speed Zone!", one Van Sloane tells the other that they need to go to Dulles airport.

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.

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."

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.

Dorris Bowdon played Rosasharn Rivers in the 1940 film "The Grapes of Wrath".

In the movie "Play Misty for Me," Clint Eastwood's DJ character works for the station KRML.

In the 1957 movie "12 Angry Men," Jack Warden plays Juror Number 7.

In the movie "Waiting for Guffman", Corky's collection includes action figures from the movie "My Dinner With Andre".

Douglas Fairbanks' first motion picture with sound was "The Taming Of The Shrew."

Edward Norton was born in Boston.