Classic Movies 1940s
Name the 1944 movie in which the character portrayed by John Wayne dies?
a. Flying Tigers b. The Longest Day c. The Green Berets d. The Fighting SeaBees
D. The Fighting SeaBees - John Wayne played the role of Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan.
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which of the following biblical figures is not a son of "Adam and Eve"?
a. Enoch
b. Abel
c. Seth
d. Cain
Enoch - Cain had a son named Enoch.
Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy
She sang "God Bless The Child" and "Summertime." Who was this great lady who sang the blues?
Billie Holiday
Who directed "Yankee Doodle Dandy"? a. William Wyler b. Carl Laemmle Jr. c. Michael Curtiz d. Frank Capra
Michael Curtiz - Released in 1942, Yankee Doodle Dandy was a huge box office success.
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner? Who ever gets the closets*
4,500
Shaped like a butterfly, what gland helps regulate energy in the body?
Thyroid
What did Yankee Doodle call the feather in his hat?
Macaroni
Who was this famous crooner who began his career in the 1940s, and was always linked to Italian organized crime?
Frank Sinatra
Directed by John Ford, which 1940 drama film was based on a Pulitzer Prizewinning novel by John Steinbeck? a. Mildred Pierce b. The Philadelphia Story c. The Big Sleep d. The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath - The movie starred Henry Fonda and Jane Darwell.
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
JFK
Which of the following James Bond films was not released during the 1980s? a. For Your Eyes Only b. Moonraker c. A View to a Kill d. Octopussy
Moonraker - Featuring Roger Moore as James Bond, Moonraker was released in 1979.
Who won Oscars as the "Best Supporting Actor" and "Best Supporting Actress" in the movie "From Here to Eternity?"
Donna Reed and Frank Sinatra
Of what type of musical group was Count Basie the leader?
Orchestra
What did Tom Drake's character tell Judy Garland's character about her scent in "Meet me in St Louis"? a. Reminded him of his mother's parlor b. Thought she smelled like his grandmother c. Reminded him of a spring day d. Made him feel romantic
Thought she smelled like his grandmother - Directed by Vincente Minnelli, the film was released in 1944
Name the 4 meats that served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
One of the traditional birthstones for March, this gem's name means speckled or spotted stone.
Jasper - Jasper is an opaque rock of virtually any color
The largest Veteran's Organization is.....?
The America Legion
Dinah Shore is famous for being one of the earlier interpreters of this now-controversial Christmas song. What was the name of the song?
Baby Its Cold Outside
Which of the following movies from the 40's starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall? a. The Big Sleep b. The Third Man c. The Great Dictator d. Notorious
The Big Sleep - The Big Sleep was based on Raymond Chandler's 1939 novel of the same name.
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Sqanto
Considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, Mount Rainier can be found in which US state? a. Montana b. Washington c. Ohio d. Michigan
B Washington-Mount Rainier is located in the Mount Rainier National Park.
Who invented fireworks?
China-sometime during the 9th century
One of Glenn Miller’s most famous songs was about getting you into this. What was the song?
In the mood