Classical Film

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Which film is considered to be the first feature-length narrative film?

  1. The Story of the Kelly Gang

  2. The Great Train Robbery

  3. The Birth of a Nation

  4. Gone with the Wind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Story of the Kelly Gang, released in 1906, is widely recognized as the first feature-length narrative film.

Who is known as the "Father of American Cinema"?

  1. D.W. Griffith

  2. Cecil B. DeMille

  3. Orson Welles

  4. Alfred Hitchcock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

D.W. Griffith is often credited as the "Father of American Cinema" for his pioneering work in the early 20th century, including films like The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance.

Which film is considered to be the first "talkie"?

  1. The Jazz Singer

  2. Singin' in the Rain

  3. My Fair Lady

  4. West Side Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jazz Singer, released in 1927, is widely regarded as the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue.

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:

Wings, a silent war film, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929.

Who is considered to be one of the greatest actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood?

  1. Katharine Hepburn

  2. Bette Davis

  3. Joan Crawford

  4. Ingrid Bergman


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Ingrid Bergman are all considered to be among the greatest actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Which film is known for its iconic line, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"?

  1. Gone with the Wind

  2. Casablanca

  3. The Wizard of Oz

  4. Citizen Kane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The line "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" is spoken by Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) in Gone with the Wind.

Which film is considered to be a masterpiece of Italian neorealism?

  1. Bicycle Thieves

  2. Rome, Open City

  3. La Dolce Vita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bicycle Thieves, directed by Vittorio De Sica, is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Italian neorealism.

Who directed the classic film Citizen Kane?

  1. Orson Welles

  2. Alfred Hitchcock

  3. Stanley Kubrick

  4. Akira Kurosawa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citizen Kane, released in 1941, was directed by Orson Welles.

Which film is known for its iconic shower scene?

  1. Psycho

  2. The Birds

  3. Vertigo

  4. Rear Window


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is famous for its iconic shower scene.

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

  1. Humphrey Bogart

  2. Clark Gable

  3. Cary Grant

  4. James Cagney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Humphrey Bogart played the iconic role of Rick Blaine in Casablanca.

Which film is known for its groundbreaking special effects?

  1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

  2. Star Wars

  3. Jurassic Park

  4. The Matrix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is renowned for its groundbreaking special effects.

Who directed the classic film The Godfather?

  1. Francis Ford Coppola

  2. Martin Scorsese

  3. Steven Spielberg

  4. Quentin Tarantino


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Francis Ford Coppola directed The Godfather, a critically acclaimed film released in 1972.

Which film is known for its iconic line, "You're gonna need a bigger boat"?

  1. Jaws

  2. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

  3. Back to the Future

  4. The Terminator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The line "You're gonna need a bigger boat" is spoken by Police Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) in Jaws.

Who played the role of Indiana Jones in the classic film series?

  1. Harrison Ford

  2. Tom Hanks

  3. Brad Pitt

  4. Leonardo DiCaprio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harrison Ford played the iconic role of Indiana Jones in the classic film series.

Which film is known for its iconic line, "I'll be back"?

  1. The Terminator

  2. RoboCop

  3. Predator

  4. Alien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The line "I'll be back" is spoken by the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) in The Terminator.

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