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In what 1936 film, did EGR play the character of a real-life policeman, while the other character was based on gangster "Dutch Schultz". ? "Bullets or Ballots" (1936). Cheers, Dan

What 1948 film includes a dream sequence in which there is an umbrella with a hole in it? I'm guessing that would be "The Red Shoes" (1948). Cheers, Dan

Great. Now then, who said this line, and in what movie: "Hey I'm Jimmy Carter the president of the United States." Cheers, Dan

faceinthecrowd wrote: "I know you like a book, you little tramp. You'd sell your own mother for a piece of fudge." I'm pretty sure this would be Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) speaking to Sherry (Marie Windsor) in "The Killing" (1956). Cheers, Dan

That would be Corey Bannister's (Robert J. Wilke) death at the hands of James Stewart in The Cheyenne Social Club, ja? Ja. And you know, I have always wondered if that moment was not inspired by Stewart's earlier "mistaken shooting" in 1962's "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Those of you who haven't seen the 1962 film, STOP READING NOW. Spoiler ahead. In "TMWSLB" the James Stewart character is known throughout the West as "the man who shot Liberty Valance" -- Mr. Valance being a pretty deadly thug in those days. But in the end, we find out that Stewart's shot wasn't the one that killed him. That was a John Ford picture. Maybe, just maybe, Gene Kelly picked up a trick from Ford and turned Stewart into, not a man who shot and missed, but a man who shot and SHOULD HAVE missed. Neat trick. cmvgor, the thread is yours. Cheers, Dan

In what film is the following a key line? "He said he didn't have all day and he worked nights." Hint: I cannot locate it on the IMDb quotes or on Google, so this might be a good question. Name the film, the speaker of the quote, and what it means. Cheers, Dan

Okay, let's see who knows this one: In one movie, a character is shot to death. Afterwards, one of the witnesses says: "He must be the first man to ever be killed by a pecan." That quote is as near as I can remember it. But the "first man killed by a pecan" is at the heart of it, and whoever comes up with the answer, tell us how that could happen. Cheers, Dan

The actor played the role again two years later. He was contracted for three Bond movies.The pre-production of his third film began but was cancelled due to legal issues between UA/MGM and EON, which lasted for four years. Oh, in that case the answer is: Timothy Dalton. According to Dalton's bio: He was approached and tested for the role of James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) but turned it down, feeling he was too young for the part. Around 1984, Roger Moore was considering leaving Bond, and Dalton was again approached, but due to his full schedule, he had to decline. Dalton finally did appear as Bond in "The Living Daylights" (1987) and again in "Licence to Kill" (1989). Cheers, Dan

This actor was offered the role of James Bond and declined. He declined the role once again twelve years later not being happy with plot direction. He accepted the role some twenty years after the first offer. Who is the actor? Patrick McGoohan is the only actor I can find, who was offered the role of James Bond and rejected it -- TWICE. But I cannot seem to find a record of his accepting the role twenty years later. So the answer may not be Patrick McG., but I had to get that out of the way. Is it Patrick McGoohan? Cheers, Dan

This actor, who died of a heart attack, last complete work was a public-service announcement for television about spotting the signs of a heart attack and going to the hospital to have a doctor check it out. I'm pretty sure this is Tyrone Power. His last complete work was a public-service announcement for television (in which he appeared on a motion-picture set in costume) about spotting the signs of a heart attack and going to the hospital to have a doctor check it out. The film still exists and has been shown in biographical tributes. Power died of a heart attack while filming "Solomon and Sheba" (1959) shortly after the public-service spot first aired. Cheers, Dan

pastman wrote: Ernest Borgnine (Mike Rogo) Jack Albertson (Manny Rosen) Red Buttons (James Martin) Carol Lynley (Nonnie Parry) Pamela Sue Martin (Susan Shelby) Eric Shea (Robin Shelby) Congratulations pastman! Most folks read a review of this film, and they assume the courageous preacher played by Gene Hackman leads the six to safety. But you read deeper than that, and you knew that Hackman, after all his heroics, loses his life to save the others. The thread is yours. Cheers, Dan

The 1972 disaster flick "The Poseidon Adventure" features a cruise ship, the U.S.S. Poseidon, carrying maybe a thousand revelers on a New Year's voyage. But the Poseidon encounters a humongous wave in mid-ocean, the ship is turned upside down, and the passengers are forced to scramble to find a way back to safety. Almost all die, but six (6) passengers eventually survive, and are rescued at the end. Name the six. To make this question more interesting, I'd like you to name the six survivors by actors' names AND by their characters' names. Cheers, Dan

Just a guess. Was it Gary Cooper in "High Noon"? No, it wasn't. I'll save this question for another time. Go ahead and submit one of your own. Cheers, Dan

This question was posted on December 27, but has received no replies. The board is open to anyone who wants it. *In what film was the leading man an actor who was actually the producer's FOURTH choice for the role... and he won an Academy Award for his portrayal!* *There are rumors that the actor in question was actually the SIXTH choice, not the fourth, and those rumors will continue forever. All I'm asking is that you name the Oscar-winner who was not even in the top three chosen by the producer.* *Name the actor and the film.* Cheers, Dan

Who is he? He is: Charles Durning. Cheers, Dan

Here is a quote from a film of the not too distant past: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach. But you already knew that, right?" Who said that, to whom, and in what film? Hint: This film was made within the past 20 years. Second hint: One of the performers in this scene has an Oscar, but not for acting. Cheers, Dan

In what film was the leading man an actor who was actually the producer's FOURTH choice for the role... and he won an Academy Award for his portrayal! There are rumors that the actor in question was actually the SIXTH choice, not the fourth, and those rumors will continue forever. All I'm asking is that you name the Oscar-winner who was not even in the top three chosen by the producer. Name the actor and the film. Cheers, Dan

With Christmas over with for another year, we can return to our favorite pastime, i.e., trying to stump each other with Movie Trivia questions. Here is a quote from a film of the not too distant past: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach. But you already knew that, right?" Who said that, to whom, and in what film? Hint: This film was made within the past 20 years. Cheers, Dan

Merry Christmas to: pastman, molo14, cmvgor, MilesArcher, JackFavell, lavenderblue19, metz44, rohanaka, Jenetico, rainingviolets101, ILoveRayMilland, visualfeast, Film_Fatale, and all the other "Triviots" who regularly visit these boards. Happy Holidays to all! Cheers, Dan

Merry Christmas to: pastman, molo14, cmvgor, MilesArcher, JackFavell, lavenderblue19, metz44, rohanaka, Jenetico, rainingviolets101, ILoveRayMilland, visualfeast, Film_Fatale, and all the other "Triviots" who regularly visit these boards. Happy Holidays to all! Cheers, Dan

Merry Christmas to: pastman, molo14, cmvgor, MilesArcher, JackFavell, lavenderblue19, metz44, rohanaka, Jenetico, rainingviolets101, ILoveRayMilland, visualfeast, Film_Fatale, and all the other "Triviots" who regularly visit these boards. Happy Holidays to all! Cheers, Dan

Merry Christmas to: pastman, molo14, cmvgor, MilesArcher, JackFavell, lavenderblue19, metz44, rohanaka, Jenetico, rainingviolets101, ILoveRayMilland, visualfeast, Film_Fatale, and all the other "Triviots" who regularly visit these boards. Happy Holidays to all! Cheers, Dan

Many thanks, cmvgor. I'll be glad to post a new Trivia Question after a few days. In the meantime, Christmas is kind of a big deal around our house and we are up to our armpits in preparation for that. If you have another question you would like to post here, go ahead. If not, I'll see you after the big holiday and, who knows, maybe I'll have a good question for you then. Cheers, Dan

I know I promised to stay away from these things until Christmas was over with, but you make quitting very difficult. This is a juicy trivia question. My guess is that the film is "Five Corners" (1987). Jodie Foster is the former child star, and she won her first of two Oscars the following year, for "The Accused" (1988), the second for "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991). Is that close enough? Cheers, Dan

Who is credited with being the first western movie sidekick, who was the cowboy star he was partnered with, and what was the first movie that they did together? I'm guessing it was Lucien Littlefield, who was sidekick for cowboy star William S. Hart. The sidekick first appeared in Hart's "Tumbleweeds" (1925). Cheers, Dan