daneldorado
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Sorry, guys, but my computer seems to be in need of repairs or something. I cannot post replies to the questions at this time.
If I have answered someone correctly, please ignore my post and continue on with your Trivia game.
Hope this thing clears up soon.
Cheers,
Dan
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Thanks, cmvgor....
We're all familiar with the original "King Kong" (1933) and with Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong), the film maker who finds the beast.
There is only one shot in that film in which Denham and Kong are shown in the same shot, on Skull Island. Yes, yes, I realize Kong was not REALLY on the set along with the actor; it's all special effects. But only once on the island do we see Denham and Kong in the same shot, and there's a reason for it.
Name the shot, or tell us the reason.
You'll never find a better deal than that: You can tell us either of the two, and you'll win!
Cheers,
Dan
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"Actually it was womanslaughter only I finished first."
I'm pretty sure that was Barbra Streisand, in "Nuts" (1987). Richard Dreyfuss is also in that scene, but I'm not sure she was speaking directly to him.
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Dan
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New one: "I'm not living with you. We just occupy the same cage, that's all."
movie & speaker?
Elizabeth Taylor says this to Paul Newman, in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1958).
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Dan
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Name four (4) Oscar winners, all related by blood, all born with the same last name.
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Dan
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You're all familiar with the Columbia logo, right? A lady standing on a pedestal, hoisting a burning torch over her head? You can see it at: http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8189/columbiapictures1992ag0.jpg
Here's your question: What movie opens with the Columbia lady in her usual pose, then morphs into a naked lady holding the same torch? Note: This is a mainstream movie.
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Dan
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cmvgor wrote:
"...J____, I would never ordinarily say this, but...is there any way you can get to a pound cake?"
Hey, cmvgor: I was in that movie! It's "Stuart Saves His Family" (1995). I was one of the background extras.
The speaker is Al Franken, he is speaking to "Jodie," played by Lesley Boone.
By "recent political news" I assume you are referring to the Senate race in MN.
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Dan
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With that build-up, something involving Mae West?
No, not Mae West.
By the way, after my last post I decided to do more research on the leading lady in this picture. And sure enough, even in the ONE FILM where she is paired with a seemingly "older" man, she is actually more than 10 years older than the actor playing her husband!
This lady had the looks, and the good genes, to keep her looking FI-I-I-INE.
Back to the question:
"They've found each other, haven't they? Out of this whole wide world, these two were lucky enough to come together. But don't you think, if she hadn't met him, there wouldn't be somebody else biting her ear now? And don't you think he'd be at some other girl's ear, probably ten feet away?"
That's a major quote from a major film.
Who said it, to whom, and what's the film title?
Oh, you are entitled to a new clue. Here it is: Though he is not involved in the quote, William Demarest is in this picture.
Cheers,
Dan
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Are you Lili Taylor?
Lili Taylor is the correct answer.
visual, I'd really like to know which of my clues gave you the answer... if you're of a mind to revealing it.
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Dan
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Bumpety bump da bump!
I'm bumping this question, because I think it's too good to ignore. Consider the dynamics of the subject matter.
And I will add the clue that this quote is said by a female, to a male. She's trying to make him understand that real love is more than just biology, it's the real regard for another human being that is in all of us.
Here it is again:
"Scientists can write all the books they like, about love being the trap of nature. I remember reading that it's biology or the chemistry inside us. But all the scientists are going to convince are other scientists."
Who spoke those romantic words, to whom, and in what movie?
Cheers,
Dan
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you were right, of course, dan.
but it's been 4 days since your post, want to give any clues or just the answer?
Hiya, sixes. Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten I posted this quote, it's been so long since anyone has replied.
Sure, I'll give you a clue.
This is something that USED TO BE considered ungallant to say; but somehow, in these days of fem-lib, equality, and women's empowerment, it doesn't seem rude to say it any more.
Here 'tis: The leading lady in this film was a lot older than her romantic leading man; in fact, in most of her more famous films, she is older than her leading man. She was a woman who kept her youthful looks through most of what we would consider "middle age."
Now then. the quote is as follows:
"They've found each other, haven't they? Out of this whole wide world, these two were lucky enough to come together. But don't you think, if she hadn't met him, there wouldn't be somebody else biting her ear now? And don't you think he'd be at some other girl's ear, probably ten feet away?"
That's a major quote from a major film.
Who said it, to whom, and what's the film title?
Cheers,
Dan
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Robinshood wrote:
Juliette Lewis
No. Juliette Lewis was born in Los Angeles, not in the Midwest U.S.A., as I was.
There seems to be some confusion about the term "Midwest U.S.A." and I would like to set that straight. There's the east coast and there's the west coast; there is also the south. The Midwest is the section in between.
Sometimes our area is referred to as "the fly-over states," because a lot of movie stars fly between L.A. and NYC, and they fly over our area.
New clue: I am frequently referred to as an "envelope pusher" because I often take on roles that are not glamorous or conventional.
So, here is the question again:
Do you know me? I am an American actress, born in the Midwest U.S.A. I have been called homely and I have been called beautiful... and in one of my films, I am called BOTH!
Some reviewers have commented, favorably, on the way I emulated the great Robert DeNiro for one of my films. In a feminine way, of course.
I have appeared on screen with Johnny Depp.
Who am I?
Cheers,
Dan
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visualfeast wrote:
Uma Thurman?
Sorry, no. Uma was born in Boston, not in the Midwest U.S.A. as I was. Also, I can see by her bio that, due to her height (6 ft.) and her size-11 feet she was considered "gangly" as a teenager, though of course we think of her as beautiful now. But she was never called homely, as I was. We do have the adjective "beautiful" in common, though.
New clue: Uma and I have also shared the screen with Johnny Depp, though in different films.
Remember the original question:
Do you know me? I am an American actress, born in the Midwest U.S.A. I have been called homely and I have been called lovely... and in one of my films, I am called BOTH!
Some reviewers have commented, favorably, on the way I emulated the great Robert DeNiro for one of my films. In a feminine way, of course.
Who am I?
Cheers,
Dan
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Here's a new one.
Do you know me? I am an American actress, born in the Midwest U.S.A. I have been called homely and I have been called lovely... and in one of my films, I am called BOTH!
Some reviewers have commented, favorably, on the way I emulated the great Robert DeNiro for one of my films. In a feminine way, of course.
Who am I?
Cheers,
Dan
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I was born in NYC and died in Conn. at the age of 86. I appeared in some very popular movies of the 40's and 50's. Nominated three times for Oscar, winning once. I have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for both my work in movies and television. Who am I?
You are: Teresa Wright.
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Dan
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Are you Yvonne De Carlo?
Yes, I am, unkie.
Take it away!
Cheers,
Dan
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Okay, here's one:
I am a film actress who -- like so many other Hollywood stars -- was born in Canada.
For a while, I was the "Queen of Technicolor" at my studio, as I seemed to photograph better in color than in black and white.
I've appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows. Never an Oscar winner myself, I have appeared opposite at least three (3) Oscar winners on the screen.
Who am I?
Cheers,
Dan
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Well, no reply yet from sixes.
In the event that my answer is correct and the film is "Sullivan's Travels," I'd like to submit my next famous quote.
"They've found each other, haven't they? Out of this whole wide world, these two were lucky enough to come together. But don't you think, if she hadn't met him, there wouldn't be somebody else biting her ear now? And don't you think he'd be at some other girl's ear, probably ten feet away?"
That's a major quote from a major film.
Who said it, to whom, and what's the film title?
Cheers,
Dan
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Who remembers:
"You know, the nice thing about buying food for a man is you don't have to laugh at his jokes."
--film & speaker?
Sorry, sixes. This is one I knew instantly, because it is one of my favorite films. I've probably seen it 100 times, and always love it.
Veronica Lake, to Joel McCrea, in "Sullivan's Travels" (1941).
In the film, McCrea plays a successful comedy director who wants to experience life as a bum so he can direct a drama about poverty and unhappiness, so he dresses as a tramp and goes on the road with only ten cents in his pocket. Veronica Lake spies him in a cheap diner, takes pity on this "bum," and buys him breakfast.
Cheers,
Dan
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Yo, Dan;
I did give my reasons for naming Niven, as noted in this later posting. Sometime, years ago, I
had read at least one of his books of memoirs, and was aware of his educational path. Checking his site in imdb, I picked up on the Saint's Day birth and the resulting name.
Good show, cmvgor, good show.
Also: The reason David Niven thought he was related to God is because, in his youth, when reciting the Lord's Prayer in church, he thought for several years that the correct phrasing was, "Our Father, who art a Niven . . . "
Cheers,
Dan
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Daughter: I'm twelve years old, dad. In the caveman days I'd be having children of my own.
Father: That's what we call progress, young lady.
Mother: She couldn't stay your little girl forever, Jim.
Father: I know. But I was hoping she could wait until she was 14 or 15 . . . or 50.
What movie is this from, who played the father, mother, and daughter, and what were their character's names? The movie was made within the last fifteen years and was a major money maker.
I'll take a stab at this.
The daughter is played by Liesel Matthews, in "Air Force One" (1997). She plays Harrison Ford's little girl.
Wendy Crewson is the mother.
Character's names: James Marshall, Grace and Alice.
Cheers,
Dan
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Actually you're David Niven.
Correct. It would be nice if you'd explain your answers, but anyway it's David Niven.
Cheers,
Dan
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visualfeast wrote:
AUDEY MURPHY?
Sorry, no. Audie Murphy did not appear in movies until after World War II was over.
As I mentioned in my first question, I appeared in films both before and after the war. During the war, I served in the armed forces.
Also: I was named after the day I was born.
Here is a new clue: When I was a child, for a time I was convinced that I was related to God. Not in the general sense that we are all children of God, but more closely related than that; a flesh-and-blood relative, if you will. The reason has something to do with my name.
Who am I?
Cheers,
Dan
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