UNIVERSAL PICTURES 100 th Anniversary Trivia

1. When was the Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated in New York?A. October 25, 1909B. April 30, 1912C. March 15, 1915D. January 1, 1919Answer: B

2. When did Universal City, CA officially open?A. October 25, 1909B. June 8, 1912C. March 15, 1915D. January 1, 1919Answer: C

3. Who founded Universal Pictures?A. Adolph ZukorB. Harry CohnC. Jesse LaskyD. Carl LaemmleAnswer: D

4. What was the first feature filmed at Universal City?A. Traffic in SoulsB. Blind HusbandsC. Damon and PythiasD. HiawathaAnswer: C

5. For what production was Stage 28 originally built?A. The Phantom of the Opera (1925)B. Broadway (1929)C. Showboat (1936)D. The Phantom of the Opera (1943)Answer: A

6. For what production was Stage 12 originally built?A. The Phantom of the Opera (1925)B. Broadway (1929)C. Showboat (1936)D. The Phantom of the Opera (1943)

Answer: B

7. The Universal sound technician who developed the method of creating and recording many of the natural, everyday sound effects in a film was:A. Joseph GershensonB. Jack PierceC. Jack FoleyD. Alexander GolitzenAnswer: C

8. The motion picture sound system developed in the US during the 1920s was:A. MovietoneB. PhonofilmC. VitaphoneD. All of the AboveAnswer: D

9. The head of the electrical department responsible for the execution of a production’s lighting plan is called a:A. GripB. GafferC. Foley ArtistD. Best BoyAnswer: B

10. A Boom Operator is responsible for placement of what equipment?A. MicrophonesB. CamerasC. Wires and CablesD. LightsAnswer: A

11. Universal’s first talking picture was:A. King of Jazz (1930)B. Showboat (1929)C. Melody of Love (1928)D. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)Answer: C

12. The Munster’s House on Colonial Street was originally built for what production?A. Harvey (1950)B. So Goes My Love (1946)C. All That Heaven Allows (1955)D. One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937)Answer: B

13. The Universal make-up artist responsible for creating the iconic look of Frankenstein and Dracula was:A. Bud WestmoreB. Alexander GolitzenC. Joseph GershensonD. Jack PierceAnswer: D

14. The Academy Award winning costume designer who worked for Universalfrom 1967 – 1981 was:A. Edith HeadB. Vera WestC. Jean LouisD. Helen ColvigAnswer: A

15. Universal won its first Best Picture Academy Award for:A. King of Jazz (1930)B. Showboat (1929)C. Melody of Love (1928)D. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)Answer: D

16. Which Universal Picture earned seven Academy Award wins?A. The Sting (1973)B. E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (1982)C. Out of Africa (1985)D. A and CAnswer: D

17. Who was the first Police Chief of Universal City?A. Herbert RawlinsonB. Laura OakleyC. J. Warren KerriganD. King BaggotAnswer: B

18. Who was the first Mayor of Universal City?A. Herbert RawlinsonB. Laura OakleyC. J. Warren KerriganD. King BaggotAnswer: A

19. Which company purchased the Universal Studios lot in 1958, and Universal Pictures in 1962?A. Standard Capital CompanyB. Decca RecordsC. MCA, Inc.D. VivendiAnswer: C

20. What television production company evolved into Universal Television, and later NBC Universal Television?A. Gomalco ProductionsB. Desilu ProductionsC. Gladysya ProductionsD. Revue ProductionsAnswer: D

21. Which studio’s pre-1948 sound film library did MCA purchase for $50 million in 1958?A. Warner BrothersB. MGMC. FoxD. ParamountAnswer: D

22. What Universal Television series pilot was 22-year old Steven Spielberg assigined to direct in 1969?A. ColumboB. The Twilight ZoneC. Night GalleryD. The VirginianAnswer: C

23. What was the first musical that opened the Universal Amphitheatre as a venue in 1972?A. The Phantom of the OperaB. CatsC. Jesus Christ SuperstarD. HairAnswer: C

24. In what year did shares of Universal Pictures first list on the New York Stock Exchange?A. 1925B. 1931C. 1945D. 1977Answer: A

25. When the Universal Studios Tour opened to the general public in 1964, how much was the admission price for one adult?A. $2.00B. $2.50C. $3.00D. $5.00Answer: B

26. In 1928, Walter Lantz joined Universal as an animator. Which of the following cartoon characters did he create?A. Tom and JerryB. Woody WoodpeckerC. Bugs BunnyD. Dudley Do-RightAnswer: B

27. In 1975, Universal created the ear booming Sensurround Sound System. In what movie did it make its first appearance?A. EarthquakeB. The Towering InfernoC. JawsD. AirportAnswer: A

28. How did founder Carl Laemmle come up with the name Universal for his film company?A. a passing delivery wagonB. a globe in his officeC. a newspaper headlineD. a letter from his sonAnswer: A

29. How many Academy Awards did Alfred Hitchcock win for Best Director while working with Universal?A. 0B. 1C. 3D. 5Answer: A

30. Which of the following studios is not affiliated with NBC Universal?A. Focus FeaturesB. Working Title FilmsC. Lions Gate FilmsD. All of the AboveAnswer: C

31. In 1950, MCA’s Lew Wasserman negotiated a profit percentage deal between his client and Universal Pictures that revolutionized the film industry. Which actor did Wasserman represent in this deal?A. John WayneB. Tony CurtisC. James StewartD. Kirk DouglasAnswer: C

32. In how many Universal feature films did Rock Hudson appear?A. 26B. 36C. 46D. 56Answer: C

33. What company’s trams did Universal use when it opened the Universal Studios Tour in 1964?A. GlamorB. Grey LineC. Peter PanD. PerthAnswer: A

34. Who presented Universal Studios with a plaque dedicating its first electric studio on October 27, 1915?A. Albert EinsteinB. Thomas EdisonC. Nikola TeslaD. President Woodrow WilsonAnswer: B

35. What are the responsibilities of a Grip during a production?A. Erect sets and backings used on a stageB. Move stage wallsC. Shade the lightsD. All of the aboveAnswer: D

36. A curved backing or backdrop used to represent the sky is a:A. Composite MatteB. CycloramaC. MortartD. ScrimAnswer: B

37. On April 30, 1912, Carl Laemmle formed the Universal Film Manufacturing Company in New York. Which of the following film companies did not take part in the merger?A. Powers Motion Picture CompanyB. Champion Film CompanyC. The New York Motion Picture CompanyD. General Film CompanyAnswer: D

38. Which film did not use the “Square of Warriors” backlot location for shooting?A. Spartacus (1960)B. Cloak and Dagger (1984)C. The Scorpion King (2001)D. None of the AboveAnswer: D

39. The electrical firing devices that have small amounts of power for creating bullet hits are:A. SquibsB. ScrimsC. MoviolasD. GagsAnswer: A

40. Which of the following would not be considered a hand prop?A. Kirk Douglas’s dagger in Spartacus (1960)B. Russel Crowe’s sword in Gladiator (2000)C. Adam Sandler’s golf club in Happy Gilmore (1996)D. Vin Diesel’s street racer in The Fast and The Furious (2001)Answer: D

41. For what three Universal movies did composer John Williams work with director Steven Spielberg and win the Best Music, Original Score Academy Award?A. Jaws (1975); Empire of the Sun (1987); Amistad (1997)B. Jaws, (1975); E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Schindler’s List

(1993)C. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982); The Color Purple (1985);

Schindler’s List (1993)D. The Color Purple (1985); Schindler’s List (1993); Amistad (1997)Answer: B

42. In what year did Universal Studios Hollywood’s CityWalk open to the public?A. 1989B. 1991C. 1993D. 1995Answer: C

43. From oldest to youngest, which set of Universal Studios Hollywood theme park attraction is in the correct order?A. Waterworld, Jurassic Park, King KongB. Earthquake, King Kong, Jurrasic ParkC. Jaws, Jurrasic Park, King KongD. Earthquake, Jurassic Park, WaterworldAnswer: D

44. In addition to Universal Studios Florida, what is the name of the other theme park that makes up the Universal Orlando Resort?A. Planet of ThrillsB. Islands of AdventureC. Worlds of WonderD. Spheres of ExcitementAnswer: B

45. In 1946, what production company merged with Universal Pictures?A. MCA, Inc.B. Republic FilmsC. International PicturesD. RKOAnswer: C

46. In 1947, what British distribution company bought a majority interest in Universal-International to export their films?A. J. Arthur Rank FilmsB. Holmes Looking Glass ProductionsC. Hyde Park ProductionsD. Manchester City FilmsAnswer: A

47. What was the name of Alfred Hitchcock’s production company that MCA acquired in 1964?A. Bates ProductionsB. Hyde Park ProductionsC. Shamley ProductionsD. Vertigo Film CompanyAnswer: C

48. Who is the person in charge of the photographing and lighting of a specific film production?A. CinematographerB. Casting DirectorC. Art directorD. MixerAnswer: A

49. What actor “parted” the Red Sea attraction on the Universal Studios Tour at its grand opening in 1973?A. Yul BrynnerB. Kirk DouglasC. Charlton HestonD. Laurence OlivierAnswer: C

50. In 1954, Universal entered the 3-D market with what film?A. VertigoB. The Wolf ManC. Creature From The Black LagoonD. Pillow TalkAnswer: C

51. For which Universal film did Ron Howard win a Best Director Academy Award?A. Backdraft (1991)B. Apollo 13 (1995)C. A Beautiful Mind (2001)D. Cinderella Man (2005)Answer: C

52. In The Nutty Professor (1996) a giant-sized Eddie Murphy terrorizes what Universal backlot location in a dream sequence?A. New York StreetB. Old MexicoC. Six Points, TexasD. Courthouse SquareAnswer: D

53. What did Steven Spielberg name his mechanical shark in Jaws?A. LarryB. BruceC. ElliotD. SammyAnswer: B

54. In the famous shower scene in Psycho, how was the sound of the knife stabbing actress Janet Leigh produced in real life?A. shredding newspaperB. plunging a knife into a casaba melonC. ripping masking tapeD. none of the aboveAnswer: B

55. Which of the following is considered a camera optical effect?A. DollyB. GafferC. MiniatureD. DissolveAnswer: D

56. Which of the following is not considered a camera movement?A. SlateB. PanC. ZoomD. Follow ShotAnswer: A

57. Which of the following is not a part on the camera?A. FocusB. LensC. FilterD. OverlapAnswer: D

58. Which person would most likely use a moviola for his/her job?A. ProducerB. Music ComposerC. Film EditorD. PropmakerAnswer: C

59. In which of the following types of movies would you most likely see the use of a mortart?A. Teen ComedyB. Romantic love storyC. Biographical movie about a musicianD. Action-packed war movieAnswer: D

60. In what country does Universal plan to build another theme park and resort?A. South KoreaB. United Arab EmiratesC. Both A and BD. None of the aboveAnswer: C

61. Which of the following actor and Universal movie monster combos do not match?A. Bela Lugosi and The Invisible ManB. Boris Karloff and The MummyC. Lon Chaney Jr. and The Wolf ManD. Elsa Lanchester and The Bride of Frankenstein’s MonsterAnswer: A

62. What date did NBCUniversal officially form?A. April 7, 2004B. May 12, 2004C. August 4, 2004D. September 15, 2004Answer: B

63. What is the name of Steven Spielberg’s production company located on the Universal lot?A. Imagine EntertainmentB. Industrial Light and MagicC. Amblin EntertainmentD. Tribeca FilmsAnswer: C

64. In 2001, a Universal Studios theme park opened up in what Asian country?A. JapanB. ChinaC. South KoreaD. ThailandAnswer: A

65. Which of the following was not a hit Universal TV series during the 1980s?A. Magnum P.I.B. Knight RiderC. Miami ViceD. Remington SteeleAnswer: D

66. In 1973, who assumed the MCA presidency when Lew Wasserman became Chairman of the Board?A. Ron MeyerB. Sid SheinbergC. Edgar Bronfman Jr.D. Jules SteinAnswer: B

67. In what city did Carl Laemmle open his first theater in 1906?A. Oshkosh, WIB. Chicago, ILC. New York, NYD. Fort Lee, NJAnswer: B

68. What was the name of Carl Laemmle’s production company before the Universal Film Manufacturing Company was formed?A. Nestor Motion PicturesB. Bison 101C. Famous PlayersD. Independent Moving PicturesAnswer: D

69. Which production is considered Universal’s first full-length feature film?A. IvanhoeB. Traffic in SoulsC. Birth of a NationD. Blind HusbandsAnswer: B

70. What famous cartoon character debuted at a Universal-owned theater in 1928?A. Mickey MouseB. Bugs BunnyC. Popeye the SailorD. Felix the CatAnswer: A

71. Which legendary studio head got his start in show business as Carl Laemmle’s personal secretary in 1917?A. Jessy LaskyB. Louis B. MayerC. Jack WarnerD. Irving ThalbergAnswer: D

72. What was Carl Laemmle’s career before he entered show business?A. School TeacherB. PolicemanC. Clothing Store ManagerD. FarmerAnswer: C

73. What Universal contract star won a special Academy Award "for bringing the spirit and personification of youth to the screen?"A. Gloria JeanB. Deanna DurbinC. Donald O’ConnorD. Laura La PlanteAnswer: B

74. Bing Crosby made his feature film debut in which Universal production:A. Show Boat (1936)B. East Side of Heaven (1939)C. King of Jazz (1930)D. Show Boat (1929)Answer: C

75. What is Universal Pictures all-time highest grossing film?A. E.T.: The Extra TerrestrialB. Jurassic ParkC. JawsD. How the Grinch Stole ChristmasAnswer: A

76. What comedy duo simultaneously had a Universal Pictures contract and an NBC Radio show in the 1940s?A. Laurel and HardyB. Martin and LewisC. Amos and AndyD. Abbott and CostelloAnswer: D

77. Before moving all production to Universal City in 1917, where were Universal’s production studios located?A. Fort Lee, NJB. New York, NYC. Scarsdale, NYD. Bayonne, NJAnswer: A

78. What was the title of Carl Laemmle’s first production, released in 1909 as an IMP film?A. Traffic in SoulsB. Blind HusbandsC. Damon and PythiasD. HiawathaAnswer: D

79. What backlot location was prominently featured in the “clock tower scene” of Back to the Future (1985)?A. Falls LakeB. Courthouse SquareC. Court of MiraclesD. Colonial StreetAnswer: B

80. What is the name of Ron Howard’s production company located on the Universal lot?A. Imagine EntertainmentB. Industrial Light and MagicC. Amblin EntertainmentD. Reveille ProductionsAnswer: A

81. What was the first Alfred Hitchcock film to be produced and distributed by Universal?A. Blackmail (1929)B. Saboteur (1942)C. The Birds (1963)D. Marnie (1964)Answer: B

83. What does a Best Boy do?A. Assistant to Assistant DirectorB. Chief Assistant of Electrical Dept. headC. Chief Assistant of the Key GripD. B or CAnswer: D

84. What was James Stewart’s first film for Universal?A. Next Time We Love (1936)B. Destry Rides Again (1939)C. Harvey (1950)D. Winchester ’73 (1950)Answer: A

85. What backlot location was refurbished in 2003 for Hulk?A. Colonial StreetB. Industrial StreetC. Denver StreetD. All of the aboveAnswer: B

86. Who is considered to be Universal’s first Western star?A. Hoot GibsonB. Tom MixC. Harry CareyD. Johnny Mack BrownAnswer: C

87. The permanent set in Stage 28 was created to be a replica of what landmark?A. Carnegie HallB. The Paris Opera HouseC. The Globe TheatreD. The Vienna Opera HouseAnswer: B

88. When Lon Chaney starred in Phantom of the Opera (1925), to what studio was he contracted?A. MGMB. UniversalC. Famous PlayersD. ColumbiaAnswer: A

89. What over-budget production forced Carl Laemmle to sell Universal Studios to his creditors in 1936?A. The MummyB. BroadwayC. Show BoatD. The Invisible ManAnswer: C

90. The concept of Universal’s “Ma and Pa Kettle” movies originated from characters in this Universal film:A. Buck Privates (1941)B. The Egg and I (1947)C. Harvey (1950)D. Francis (1950)Answer: B

91. When was the Lew R. Wasserman executive office building, or “black tower” built on the Universal Studios front lot?A. 1958B. 1964C. 1972D. 1976Answer: B

92. Who became director-in-chief of production at Universal on his twenty-first birthday in 1929?A. Irving ThalbergB. John FordC. William WylerD. Carl Laemmle, Jr.Answer: D

93. Who made their feature film debut in Universal’s There’s One Born Every Minute (1942)?A. Paul NewmanB. Clint EastwoodC. Elizabeth TaylorD. Marilyn MonroeAnswer: C

94. This soundstage has been home to sets from the original Dracula and Frankenstein to the current Evan Almighty. It is also the largest on the Universal Studios lot:A. Stage 12B. Stage 16C. Stage 28D. Stage 44Answer: A

95. What actor received Universal’s first nomination for a “Best Actor” Academy Award?A. Lew Ayres in All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)B. William Powell in My Man Godfrey (1936)C. Laurence Olivier in Hamlet (1948)D. James Stewart in Harvey (1950)Answer: B

96. What actress received Universal’s first nomination for a “Best Actress” Academy Award?A. Carole Lombard in My Man Godfrey (1936)B. Marlene Dietrich in Destry Rides Again (1939)C. Jane Wyman in Magnificent Obsession (1954)D. Doris Day in Pillow Talk (1959)Answer: A

97. The special-effects technique by which a painting on glass is composited with original film footage to create backgrounds is called:A. Foley ArtB. Matte PaintingC. GreenscreenD. Sabre ArtAnswer: B

98. Which of the following institutions has existed at one time on the Universal Studios lot?A. SchoolB. ZooC. HospitalD. All of the AboveAnswer: D

99. Lew Wasserman won an Academy Award in 1973 for his role as:A. Executive ProducerB. DirectorC. HumanitarianD. ProducerAnswer: C

100. In what Universal feature did Ronald Reagan star?A. Francis (1950)B. Harvey (1950)C. Bedtime for Bonzo (1951)D. Kelly and Me (1957)Answer: C