Classic Movie Quiz

Are you ready to take on our 20-question classic-cinema challenge? To conquer this trivia test, you'll need to reach back into your memory of the golden age of cinema. Can you do it?
 
 
What was Best Picture Winner in 1939?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Gone With The Wind
The Wizard of Oz
Only Angels Have Wings
 
 
Which actress blew did NOT have naturally red hair?
Myrna Loy
Susan Hayward
Rita Hayworth
 
 
William Holden won his only Best Actor Oscar for what film?
Stalag 17
Golden Boy
Sunset Boulvard
Picnic
 
 
Who's that gorgeous actress Fred Astaire is always dancing with?
Ginger Rogers
Rita Hayworth
Eleanor Powell
 
 
Elizabeth Taylor has been married 7 times, but one of these actors she married twice, who was he?
Montgomery Clift
Paul Newman
Richard Burton
Lawrence Harvey
 
 
What beautiful actress died in a plane crash while on her way to entertain American solders during WWII?
Carole Lombard
Mae West
Ginger Rogers
Thelma Todd
 
 
Exactly how many Marx Brothers were there?
4
5
3
 
 
Actress, Janet Leigh, was 'discovered' by what other actress?
Joan Crawford
Bette Davis
Norma Shearer
 
 
True or False: Clark Gable had chronic bad breath...
True
False
 
 
Some of actress, Ingrid Bergman's leading men had to stand on small boxes or wear special shows while standing next to her in movie scenes because of her tall height. How tall was she?
5'10
6'
5'11
5'9
 
 
What actress broke her hand when she slapped actor, John Wayne's face during a movie scene?
Vera Miles
Susan Hayward
Maureen O'Hara
Virginia Mayo
 
 
Which of the three Joans is actress, Olivia de Havilland's younger sister?
Joan Crawford
Joan Blondell
Joan Fontaine
 
 
Actor, Jack Haley, had to replace Buddy Ebsen for the part of the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz." Why?
Buddy Ebsen was fired from the movie
Buddy Ebsen had an allergic reaction to the silver makeup he had to wear
Buddy Ebsen simply dropped out and requested his good friend Jack Haley to play the part
 
What actor/comedian lived to be 100-yrs-old?
Charlie Chaplin
Jack Benny
Bob Hope
Buster Keaton
 
 
What actor was the original choice to play the part of Quint in "Jaws"?
Jack Palance
Lee Marvin
Charles Bronson
William Holden
 
 
Which of these classic movie actors was born in an elevator?
Cary Grant
Burt Lancaster
Jack Lemmon
Clint Eastwood
 
 
Which one of the following actresses never won an Academy Award?
Barbara Stanwyck
Claudette Colbert
Jennifer Jones
Ginger Rogers
 
 
What classic movie actor was killed during the filming of the 1982 "Twilight Zone: The Movie"?
Peter Graves
Rod Taylor
Roy Scheider
Vic Morrow
 
 
True or False: Rex Harrison was blind in one eye...
False
True
 
 
The line "Don't lets ask for the moon, we have the stars" is from what Bette Davis film?
The Letter
In This Our Life
Mrs. Skeffington
Now, Voyager
Can do better...
Not TOO bad, my cinema loving friend. Weren't these movies great? You remember some, but not that much, maybe a great time to re-watch some of these classics? Alternatively, try your hand again or look at our answers!
You know some classics!
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You nailed it!
Wow! We're astonished and must bow before your superior knowledge of classic cinema. This quiz isn't an easy one, but you aced it! Congratulations, you hit top scores. These classic movies live and breathe within you. Great to see they haven't been forgotten!
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