Classic Hollywood: Golden Age Movies
1 / 15From Casablanca to Hitchcock thrillers — how well do you know Hollywood's Golden Age?
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In 'Casablanca' (1942), which actor says the famous line, 'Here's looking at you, kid'?
About Classic Hollywood: Golden Age Movies
Classic Hollywood: Golden Age Movies is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 medium, 5 easy, 4 hard questions. From Casablanca to Hitchcock thrillers — how well do you know Hollywood's Golden Age? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In 'Casablanca' (1942), which actor says the famous line, 'Here's looking at you, kid'?
Answer: Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart's Rick Blaine delivered this iconic line to Ingrid Bergman's Ilsa. It's consistently ranked among the greatest movie quotes of all time.
2. Who played Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939)?
Answer: Judy Garland
Judy Garland was just 16 when she starred as Dorothy. Her performance of 'Over the Rainbow' became one of the most beloved songs in cinema history.
3. Which Alfred Hitchcock film features a terrifying shower scene with Janet Leigh?
Answer: Psycho
The shower scene in Psycho (1960) is one of the most famous sequences in film history. It took seven days to shoot the 45-second scene, using 70 camera setups.
4. Which actress starred alongside Cary Grant in 'North by Northwest' (1959)?
Answer: Eva Marie Saint
Eva Marie Saint played the mysterious Eve Kendall. The film's crop duster chase and Mount Rushmore climax are among Hitchcock's most thrilling sequences.
5. What 1950 film noir classic features Gloria Swanson as faded silent-film star Norma Desmond?
Answer: Sunset Boulevard
In Sunset Boulevard, Norma Desmond's line 'All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up' became one of the most quoted lines in movie history.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Red River (1948) is considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made. It was the first time John Wayne played a morally complex, sometimes villainous character.
- Gene Kelly choreographed and performed the joyful rain dance sequence. He actually filmed it while running a 103-degree fever.
- Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean, is renowned for its stunning desert cinematography. It was Peter O'Toole's breakout role.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Classic Hollywood: Golden Age Movies?
Classic Hollywood: Golden Age Movies has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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How long does Classic Hollywood: Golden Age Movies take?
Most players finish Classic Hollywood: Golden Age Movies in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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