Firsts
Who was the first African American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?
Sidney Poitier
Which 1939 film, set during the American Civil War, became one of the most famous films in history?
Gone with the Wind
Which beloved star of The Wizard of Oz was known as "The Girl Next Door"?
Judy Garland
What genre of films, often characterized by spectacular sets and musical numbers, was especially popular during the 1930s and 1940s?
Musicals
What year was the first Academy Awards ceremony held?
1929
What 1942 movie, set during World War II, starred Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman and became famous for the line, "Here’s looking at you, kid"?
Casablanca
Known for her comedic talent, this actress starred in films like Some Like It Hot and The Seven Year Itch.
Marilyn Monroe
What movie genre, often associated with dark lighting and morally ambiguous characters, was popular in the 1940s and includes films like Double Indemnity and The Maltese Falcon?
Film Noir
Which film won the first Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929?
Wings
This 1931 film, directed by Tod Browning, was one of the first sound films and was about a group of circus performers.
Freaks
This actor became famous for his role as a cowboy in films like Stagecoach and The Searchers and is known for his distinctive voice and screen presence.
John Wayne
What type of film was especially popular during the Golden Age of Hollywood, typically featuring lone heroes and rugged landscapes, such as in High Noon?
The Classic Western
What was the first year that the Academy introduced the category for Best Animated Feature?
2002
What 1950 film noir, directed by Billy Wilder, starred Gloria Swanson as a faded silent film star?
Sunset Boulevard
Who was known as "The King of Hollywood" and starred in films like It Happened One Night and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town?
Clark Gable
What genre, popularized by films like Frankenstein (1931) and Dracula (1931), was a defining part of 1930s horror cinema?
Gothic Horror
What movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1947 and was directed by William Wyler?
The Best Years of Our Lives
This 1953 film, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, is known for its extravagant set pieces and stars Charlton Heston.
The Ten Commandments
Which actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1939 for her role in Gone with the Wind?
Vivien Leigh
What musical genre, especially popular in the 1940s and 1950s, mixed big band music with jazz and became the sound of Hollywood?
Swing