Literature
An early literary character licensing agreement is signed by A. A. Milne, granting Stephen Slesinger U.S. and Canadian merchandising rights to this fictional teddy-bear
What is Winnie-the-Pooh?
This movie was celebrated for its use of Technicolor, fantasy storytelling, musical score, and memorable characters.It was a critical success and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning Best Original Song for "Over the Rainbow"
What is "The Wizard of Oz"?
The title says it all—this Duke Ellington classic brought swing to the forefront of American music with its irresistible rhythm and iconic phrase that became an anthem for the Swing Era. "It don't mean a thing,...", if what?
What is, "If it ain't got that swing"?
Which US President was elected in November 1932?
Who is "Franklin D. Roosevelt"?
In the year 1930, this well-known brand of soup was 25 cents for 4 cans.
What is Campbell's Soup?
In the American novel, Gone with the Wind, this headstrong Southern belle survives the hardships of the war and afterward manages to establish a successful business by capitalizing on the struggle to rebuild the South.
Who is Scarlett O'Hara?
This 1933 American adventure horror monster film stared Cardston's very own scream-queen, Fay Wray.
What is "King Kong"?
A poignant reflection of the Great Depression’s hardships, Bing Crosby’s rendition of this song asks the listener for empathy and charity in tough economic times, and a little bit of change.
What is "Brother, Can you Spare a Dime?"
Who was the first woman pilot to conduct major air flights before her disappearance for unknow reasons in 1937?
Who is Amelia Earhart?
On 18 April 1938, writer Jerry Siegel and comic book artist Joe Shuster introduced one of the most iconic superheroes ever. This hero first appeared in Action Comics #1 and went on to become the most financially successful comic book character in American history.
Who is Superman?
In "The Little House in the Big Woods", the first book published in the Little House series, Mary and Laura would often beg Pa to play this instrument when he returned at night, if he wasn't too tired.
What is the fiddle?
Jimmy Stewart stared in this film about a naive youth leader who is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate.
What is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?"
This American big band conductor, arranger, composer, trombone player, and recording artist before and during World War II, was an officer in the US Army Air Forces. His civilian band was one of the most popular and successful bands of the 20th century and the big band era.
Who is "Glenn Miller"?
This most famous and beloved criminal couple met their end in 1934 after a career of bank robberies and car thefts.
Who are Bonnie and Clyde?
The “Dagwood” sandwich, created by Dagwood Bumstead of this comic strip, was made with “many layers of bread, meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, condiments, etc.”
What is "Blondie"?
This1937 novella written by American author John Steinbeck describes the experiences of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, as they move from place to place in California, searching for jobs during the Great Depression.
What is "Of Mice and Men"?
The film "Little Women", based on the novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, focused on the struggles and adventures of the four March sisters. What are their names?
Who are Josephine (Jo), Amy, Margaret (Meg) and Elizabeth (Beth)?
This Irving Berlin smooth melody was introduced by Fred Astaire in the film “Top Hat.”
What is "Cheek to Cheek"?
By the early part of 1939 the German dictator Adolf Hitler had become determined to invade and occupy which country?
What is Poland?
You wouldn't get very far with this slang word for a very dull, boring person.
What is a flat tire?
In the Hobbit, a children's fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in 1937, who is the pompous head of the company of dwarves?
Who is Thorin Oakenshield?
The 1934 movie, "It Happened One Night" was the first film to win all 5 of the Aacademy Awards for which they were nominated. Which actor received the award for "Best Actor", despite reluctantly taking the role?
Who is "Clark Gable"?
This American trumpeter and vocalist was born and raised in New Orlean and was nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops"
Who is "Louis Armstrong"?
In 1930, this planet was discovered as the solar system's ninth planet. It has since been demoted to a Dwarf Planet.
What is Pluto?