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The Golden Age of Hollywood

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Which studio was known as the "Big Four" during the Golden Age of Hollywood?

  1. Warner Bros.

  2. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

  3. Paramount Pictures

  4. RKO Pictures


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, or MGM, was one of the most powerful studios during the Golden Age of Hollywood, producing iconic films like "Gone with the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz".

Who was the first African American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?

  1. Sidney Poitier

  2. Denzel Washington

  3. Morgan Freeman

  4. Jamie Foxx


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sidney Poitier broke barriers in Hollywood by becoming the first African American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Lilies of the Field" in 1963.

Which actress was known as the "Queen of Technicolor"?

  1. Vivien Leigh

  2. Elizabeth Taylor

  3. Grace Kelly

  4. Ava Gardner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vivien Leigh earned the title "Queen of Technicolor" for her vibrant performances in Technicolor films like "Gone with the Wind" and "A Streetcar Named Desire".

What was the name of the iconic film that featured the line "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"?

  1. Casablanca

  2. Gone with the Wind

  3. The Wizard of Oz

  4. Citizen Kane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The line "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" was uttered by Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in the epic Civil War drama "Gone with the Wind".

Who directed the classic film "Citizen Kane"?

  1. Orson Welles

  2. Alfred Hitchcock

  3. John Ford

  4. Frank Capra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Orson Welles wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the groundbreaking film "Citizen Kane", which is often considered one of the greatest films ever made.

Which actress was known as the "Blonde Bombshell"?

  1. Marilyn Monroe

  2. Jean Harlow

  3. Rita Hayworth

  4. Lana Turner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marilyn Monroe became a cultural icon and sex symbol known as the "Blonde Bombshell" for her captivating performances in films like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Some Like It Hot".

What was the name of the iconic musical film that featured the song "Singin' in the Rain"?

  1. The Wizard of Oz

  2. Singin' in the Rain

  3. West Side Story

  4. My Fair Lady


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The beloved musical film "Singin' in the Rain" showcased Gene Kelly's iconic performance in the title song and other memorable musical numbers.

Who played the role of Rick Blaine in the classic film "Casablanca"?

  1. Humphrey Bogart

  2. Clark Gable

  3. James Cagney

  4. Spencer Tracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Humphrey Bogart delivered a memorable performance as Rick Blaine, the cynical nightclub owner in the romantic drama "Casablanca".

Which film won the first Academy Award for Best Picture?

  1. Wings

  2. The Broadway Melody

  3. All Quiet on the Western Front

  4. Cavalcade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The silent war film "Wings" won the inaugural Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929.

Who directed the classic film "The Wizard of Oz"?

  1. Victor Fleming

  2. George Cukor

  3. Mervyn LeRoy

  4. King Vidor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Victor Fleming directed the timeless musical fantasy film "The Wizard of Oz", bringing the beloved characters of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion to life.

Which actress played the role of Scarlett O'Hara in the epic film "Gone with the Wind"?

  1. Vivien Leigh

  2. Bette Davis

  3. Joan Crawford

  4. Katharine Hepburn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vivien Leigh's portrayal of Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" is considered one of the most iconic performances in cinema history.

What was the name of the iconic film that featured the song "Over the Rainbow"?

  1. The Wizard of Oz

  2. Singin' in the Rain

  3. Casablanca

  4. Gone with the Wind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Over the Rainbow," performed by Judy Garland as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," became an instant classic and a symbol of hope and longing.

Who played the role of Rhett Butler in the epic film "Gone with the Wind"?

  1. Clark Gable

  2. Humphrey Bogart

  3. Errol Flynn

  4. Cary Grant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clark Gable's portrayal of Rhett Butler, the charming and enigmatic plantation owner, is one of the most iconic characters in cinema history.

Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1941?

  1. Gone with the Wind

  2. Rebecca

  3. The Grapes of Wrath

  4. Citizen Kane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gone with the Wind" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1941, becoming one of the most acclaimed and successful films of all time.

Who directed the classic film "Casablanca"?

  1. Michael Curtiz

  2. Alfred Hitchcock

  3. John Ford

  4. Orson Welles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Curtiz directed the romantic drama "Casablanca," which is often considered one of the greatest films ever made.

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