Quiz On1950s Musicals

MGMMUSICALS1:  In ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ what was the name of the character played by Marilyn Monroe?Lena Horne

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2:  What is the name of the song Marilyn sings in the show stopping number wearing  a pink gown and gloves?

3: What was the name of the musical in which Marlon Brando  actually sang?

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4:  Which famous musical was a spoof of Shakespeare’s ‘ Taming Of The Shrew’?

5:  Which was Anne Miller most famous for?  Singing or dancing?

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6:  Can you name the three male musical stars of ‘It’s Always Fair Weather’?  ( Two were also sought after choreographers. )

7:  Which famous musical starring Judy Garland was about becoming discovered and turned into a major Hollywood star by an ageing  alchoholic star down on his luck?

8:  Fred Astair and Cyd Charise starred together in a musical titled ‘Band …..’ about a group of artists getting together and putting on a show.

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9:  In which musical did Delores Gray co star with Cyd Charisse?

10:  Lena Horne was a black singer who was mostly a solo performer in many Hollywood films.  She did, however, star in two huge musicals. Can you name them?

11:  Who were the three girls starring with Gene Kelly in ‘Les Girls’ and in which European city does the film take place?

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12:  Who was Marylin’s co-star In ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ ?. This actress had become famous  in a previous film directed by Howard Hughs .

13:  What was he name of the musical in which Judy Garland sings ‘C’mon Get Happy’?

14:  In which film did Doris Day play Singer ‘Ruth Etting’ opposite James Cagney?

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15:  What role did Debbie Reynolds play in ‘Singin In The Rain’

16:  Who danced with Gene Kelly in ‘American In Paris’ Cyd Charisse or Leslie Caron?


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Oh so many fabulous musicals.

Loved them all bar none.

So much talent.

So much Glitz.

What’s not to love?


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