1940s War Films
1 / 15Hollywood rallied for the war effort in the 1940s. How well do you remember these classic wartime movies?
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Which 1942 film starring Greer Garson depicted a British family enduring the Blitz and won Best Picture?
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Give your memory a workout with 1940s War Films: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Hollywood rallied for the war effort in the 1940s. How well do you remember these classic wartime movies? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
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1. Which 1942 film starring Greer Garson depicted a British family enduring the Blitz and won Best Picture?
Answer: Mrs. Miniver
2. In 'Casablanca' (1942), Rick's Cafe Americain is located in which North African city?
Answer: Casablanca
3. Which 1949 war film starring John Wayne depicts the Marines' battle for Iwo Jima?
Answer: Sands of Iwo Jima
4. Humphrey Bogart starred as a World War II tank commander in which 1943 film set in North Africa?
Answer: Sahara
5. Which 1946 film follows three returning WWII veterans adjusting to civilian life and won seven Academy Awards?
Answer: The Best Years of Our Lives
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