Danny Kaye Musicals!
Question 1 — “Inchworm”
Clue:
“This gentle song about a little garden creature is sung to children while they count ‘two and two are four…’”
Which Danny Kaye movie is this song from?
A. The Five Pennies
B. Hans Christian Andersen
C. The Court Jester
Hint (optional):
📖 This film is inspired by the life of a famous storyteller from Denmark.
Answer: B. Hans Christian Andersen
Question 2 — “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing”
Clue:
“This romantic duet takes place while the couple is literally gliding across the dance floor — and sometimes the snow!”
Which movie features this song?
A. White Christmas
B. On the Riviera
C. Knock on Wood
Hint (optional):
❄️ This movie also stars Bing Crosby and includes the song “Sisters.”
Answer: A. White Christmas
Question 3 — “Life Could Not Better Be”
Clue:
“This cheerful opening number celebrates life on the stage — before the plot leads into knights, swords, and disguises.”
Which movie is it from?
A. Up in Arms
B. The Court Jester
C. The Inspector General
Hint (optional):
👑 This is the same film where Danny Kaye says, “The pellet with the poison is in the vessel with the pestle!”
Answer: B. The Court Jester
Question 4 — “Knock on Wood”
Clue:
“This upbeat comedic song shares its title with the movie — and Danny Kaye plays a ventriloquist caught up in a spy plot!”
Which movie is the right match?
A. Knock on Wood
B. On the Riviera
C. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Hint (optional):
🪵 The movie and the song have the exact same name.
Answer: A. Knock on Wood
Question 5 — “Lullaby in Ragtime”
Clue:
“This nostalgic ballad is one of Danny Kaye’s most tender songs, from a movie about a jazz musician.”
Which film includes this song?
A. The Five Pennies
B. The Inspector General
C. Up in Arms
Hint (optional):
🎺 This movie also stars Louis Armstrong.
Answer: A. The Five Pennies