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Movies About the Movies

written by: astardiva
 
Some of the greatest of all are films about the making of movies. Here are some questions that hopefully will keep you occupied and pique your interest for more.

Question 1:


"Sunset Boulevard" is perhaps one of the greatest movies made about the movies. It stars a very young handsome William Holden and the one and only Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a reclusive enigmatic silent film star. It also starred a famous director of the silent era, who played her butler/ex-husband. Can you pick him from the list?
D. W. Griffith
Fritz Lang
Erich von Stroheim
Desmond Taylor

Question 2:


In 1963, Frederico Fellini made a classic film about a harried movie director who had lost his inspiration. Can you name it?
Blow Up
8 1/2
le Dolce Vita
La Strada

Question 3:


"The Bad and the Beautiful" (1952) had an all star cast by an all star director, Vincente Minelli. It was nominated for six Oscars, but only one of the actors won. Can pick the name of the actor and the category they won for?
Gilbert Roland, Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Kirk Douglas, Best Actor in a Leading Role
Gloria Grahame, Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Vincente Minelli, Best Director

Question 4:


For the 1954 rendition of "A Star is Born," both James Mason and Judy Garland were nominated for Oscars in the tops spots – Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Leading Role.
False
True

Question 5:


"The Player" (1992) is a movie about the movies, starring Tim Robbins as a studio executive being blackmailed by a scriptwriter. Who directed?  (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)


Question 6:


Hailed as a trash masterpiece and directed by Vincente Minelli, "Two Weeks In Another Town" is the story about how hard it is to make quality films in Hollywood. Who played the main character, Jack Andrus?
Kirk Douglas
Dick Powell
Edward G. Robinson
Barry Sullivan

Question 7:


"Barton Fink" (1991), starring John Turturro and John Goodman, is about a scriptwriter who comes to Hollywood to write a Wallace Beery wrestling movie. What is the last name of the script writers, a dynamic duo who serve their movies in a quirky style?  (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)


Question 8:


This film written and directed by Preston Sturgess deals with a director of escapist films, who goes looking for escape.
The Day of the Locusts
Sullivan's Travels
My Travels with Charley
A Place in the Sun

Question 9:


Who played Jeanne Eagels in "Jeanne Eagels," a quasi-Bio film about the life of the silent film star?  (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)


Question 10:


Who was the famous movie mogul who appeared as himself in "Sunset Boulevard?" Finish the line and you’ll know who: "I'm ready for my close up, Mr. ______"  (place mouse pointer over ? icon to view hints or answer requirements)


 
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