A Do You Know Your Classic Movies Quiz.

HONDO

Final clue for C104 is that this film has an unexciting title, as well as a more dramatic one.

The film is perhaps little known, and no one has seen it. I did think that the Clint Eastwood reference would have helped though.

Bruce

"The film is perhaps little known, and no one has seen it"

That raises a question. Why is a little known film no one has seen a "classic"?

theartofmovieposters

c104 Charley Varrick

HONDO

Bruce said:

"The film is perhaps little known, and no one has seen it"

That raises a question. Why is a little known film no one has seen a "classic"?

 Some films are overlooked by the general public. and fail to attract audiences at the box office for whatever reason. There are many examples of classic films falling into this category. One standout example of this happening that springs to mind is Sidney Lumet's  The Pawnbroker from 1964,



 There are also many films that were not critically well received at the time of their release that are now considered classics. A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style. Who decides this then?

HONDO

theartofmovieposters said:

c104 Charley Varrick

Correct. Charley Varrick ( aka Kill Charley Varrick ) from 1973.

HONDO

 

My next two images to challenge you

Bruce

The only movie I remember with a boy drowning by himself is Leave Her to Heaven, I hope that is right for the image on the left (no numbers I can see on these two). I saw it many years ago, and remember it as being very well done,, but the kind of movie I would never want to watch again.

HONDO

Bruce said:

The only movie I remember with a boy drowning by himself is Leave Her to Heaven, I hope that is right for the image on the left (no numbers I can see on these two). I saw it many years ago, and remember it as being very well done,, but the kind of movie I would never want to watch again.

Correct. The numbering of the last two images presented was overlooked. For the record the number or this image is C105, and yes the answer is Leave Her to Heaven from 1945. A disturbing scene from the well crafted film. The film has been described as being a psychological thriller film noir melodrama, which I think sums it up nicely.

The film was nominated for four Oscars at the 1946 Academy Awards. Gene Tierney, seen in the boat, was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading  Role. The photography was stunning and won Best Cinematography. color at the awards.

 

HONDO

To tidy things up the above image is C106. 

jayn_j

The 1939 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame

HONDO

jayn_j said:

The 1939 version of The Hunchback of Not

Yes C106 is indeed The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and another great film from that golden year of 1939.

 

HONDO

 C107  C108

Another two images. If per chance these images aren't recognised, I have some particular clues in mind that should help. I am confident though that they won't be needed.

jayn_j

C107 Suddenly

Bruce

c108 Easy Rider

HONDO

jayn_j said:

C107 Suddenly

 Correct. Well spotted. Suddenly! from 1954. The plot involves a failed assassination attempt on the president of the U.S.A. 

 

Bruce said:

c108 Easy Rider

Correct. Easy Rider from 1969.

  

HONDO

 C109 C110

Two more images, perhaps with one of them set to challenge you.

jayn_j

C109 The Man With the Golden Arm (1955)

HONDO

jayn_j said:

C109 The Man With the Golden Arm (1955)

Correct. 

The actress Eleanor Parker plays the manipulative wife of Frank Sinatra's character in the film.

 

Bruce

C110 The Seventh Seal

HONDO

     Bruce said:

C110 The Seventh Seal

Correct. Excellent result. The Swedish Ingmar Bergman classic from 1957,   

A knight returning to Sweden after the Crusades seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague. ( IMDb )
                                                                                                                                             
 

Had an answer not been forthcoming, I had intended to include the following.

 

Clues for C110 is to rule out actor Vic Morrow's uncanny resemblance appearing below, and to concentrate on classic foreign language films.

HONDO

 C111  C112

Two more images from a couple of very well regarded films.

Bruce

C112 Harvey

HONDO

Bruce said:

C112 Harvey

It certainly is Harvey from 1950.  Peggy Dow is seen below with James Stewart, 

 

theartofmovieposters

C111 is is that band movie?  I need to google the name!

jayn_j

I think you are right.  Brassed Off.

theartofmovieposters

jayn_j said:

I think you are right.  Brassed Off.

Good job!  Team effort, that's the one I was thinking...so we are either both right or both wrong 

HONDO

theartofmovieposters said:

C111 is is that band movie?  I need to google the name

jayn_j said:

I think you are right.  Brassed Off.

theartofmovieposters said:

jayn_j said:

I think you are right.  Brassed Off.

Good job!  Team effort, that's the one I was thinking...so we are either both right or both wrong 

You are both correct in your thinking, so well done. Brassed Off from 1996. Tara Fitzgerald appeared in the featured image.

HONDO

 C113
 C114

Two more images of films to ponder.. Any thoughts?

HONDO

A message to those  members that regularly check out this quiz and hopefully enjoy it, but haven't yet participated.  All are most  welcome to join in and share their knowledge, I would love to see any newbies joining in the fun. 

I must add though that I am extremely happy with all the quiz's regular participants  who have contributed so far, and the progress that the quiz had made since it's introduction on September 6 of this year.

jayn_j

I haven't seen either of these, so I will let others have a shot.