A Do You Know Your Classic Movies Quiz.

dedeposter

I can only think of The Dambusters (1955) for C151.

HONDO

dedeposter said:

I can only think of The Dambusters (1955) for C151.

You thought correctly Peter.     

                           

dedeposter

Ok, I need to stop guessing, after so long of not getting any I've gotten a few in the last week or so.

Bruce

It is funny. I LOVE World War II movies, but I don't recongnize either of these. C151 looks like it could be the plane James Garner steals in The Great Escape, but it probably isn't, and the planes in C152 look German, but I don't recognize them at all.

HONDO

A clue for C152 is adversity.

HONDO

Bruce said:

It is funny. I LOVE World War II movies, but I don't recongnize either of these. C151 looks like it could be the plane James Garner steals in The Great Escape, but it probably isn't, and the planes in C152 look German, but I don't recognize them at all.

They should be Hawker Hurricanes featured in image C152. This is based on some information and images that I have managed to locate.

jayn_j

c152 is Reach For The Sky (1956)
Think we saw this in a prev quiz (war movies?)

HONDO

jayn_j said:

c152 is Reach For The Sky (1956)
Think we saw this in a prev quiz (war movies?)

Correct for Reach For The Sky.



Regarding the mention that the image I had displayed  had been used in the War movies quiz. There was only the following Reach For The Sky  image used in August 2021, and not the image I used this time.

 

HONDO

Merry Christmas to all.

Will be back shortly with more images set to challenge and entertain you..

Rick

and to you Lawrence

HONDO

  C153  C154

We are back with new images of two very known films to once more test your knowledge, or maybe your detective skills if needed..

  

Bruce

C154 The Postman Always Rings Twice (the good version!)

theartofmovieposters

c153...I needed to confirm with google, but I was correct.  Kind Hearts and Coronets...

HONDO

Bruce said:

C154 The Postman Always Rings Twice (the good version!)

Correct, It is indeed he original 1946 version, For those who may be unaware there was an inferior remake  released in 1981 which starred Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange,

 

HONDO

A clue for C153 is a very distinctive voice.

theartofmovieposters

theartofmovieposters said:

c153...I needed to confirm with google, but I was correct.  Kind Hearts and Coronets...

I did reply....

HONDO

theartofmovieposters said:

c153...I needed to confirm with google, but I was correct.  Kind Hearts and Coronets...

theartofmovieposters said:

theartofmovieposters said:

c153...I needed to confirm with google, but I was correct.  Kind Hearts and Coronets...

I did reply....

Correct. Kind Hearts And Coronets from 1949.

 Sorry Ves but I missed seeing your first answer. I didn't see a red reply notification for your answer. A larger image of Joan Greenwood below.

 

HONDO

 C155 

 C156

Two more images. One film most likely better known than the other.

jayn_j

C155 is One, Two, Three  (1961)

HONDO

jayn_j said:

C155 is One, Two, Three  (1961)

Correct. A lesser known Billy Wilder film, but nevertheless still a great film,

  

Bruce

C156 is Nicholas and Alexandra

I think it is stretching to call it a "classic 

HONDO

Bruce said:

C156 is Nicholas and Alexandra

I think it is stretching to call it a "classic 

Correct. Nicholas And Alexander from 1971.

If I was to include undisputed classic films here I would run out of entries very quickly. As I am occasionally queried about some of my inclusions, perhaps then I should have titled the quiz as being A Do You Know Your Well Made Films Quiz instead. Please now consider this as the new unofficial title of the quiz.

I have tried to include films of a high standard in their respective genres. Critically acclaimed films or audience appreciated films and mainly titles with a IMDb rating of at least  7/10.

In my defence of including Nicholas And Alexandra here on the quiz, the film did receive six nominations at the 44th Academy Awards, including for Best Picture, and won two awards for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. The film has a 7.2 /10 IMDb rating and a Rotten Tomatoes audience rating of 78%.

All future entries I will mark as being either being classic or well made. 

HONDO

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  C157 ( Surely has to be classified in the future as to be a classic ) 

 

C158 ( A fan favourite at least. 6.5/10 IMDd and 7.2% Rotten Tomatoes audience rating.   An exception to my minimum 7/10 IMDb rating guideline, but I just love the image and the film is extremely well known and remembered.

The first two images under the new classification guidelines.

theartofmovieposters

C157.  A quiet place.

HONDO

theartofmovieposters said:

C157.  A quiet place.

Correct. A Quiet Place from 2018.  Horror isn't a genre that I am particularly fond of, but due to great reviews and word of mouth I got to see it. The film is enthralling from start to finish and is highly recommended.

  

theartofmovieposters

I've heard good things but haven't seen it as I don't like horror.   Hoe full on in the horror element?

HONDO

theartofmovieposters said:

I've heard good things but haven't seen it as I don't like horror.   Hoe full on in the horror element?

There is some graphic visual violence, but the majority of the tension derives from what you know is there but mainly cannot see. Edge of the seat stuff handled with great direction, editing and music score.

HONDO

 

A clue for C158 is that the film has also an extremely well known song with the same title as the film.

And I had thought this one was going to be immediately recognised.                          

Rick

158- Jailhouse Rock

HONDO

Rick said:

158- Jailhouse Rock

Correct. Jailhouse Rock from 1957. A little bit sneaky as there was already a different Jailhouse Rock entry number C140 included here last month. Expect the unexpected though from me here at times.