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The Great Powell and Pressburger quiz

Answer as many as you can - no prizes, it's just a bit of fun.

I've tried to avoid answers that can be found (easily) on the IMDb or other web sites.

If you're not sure of the exact answer, tell me as much as you can to show what you do know. Then you can go & watch the film again (or for the first time) to see what the answer should have been. I'll also send you an email reply giving the answers.

If you've not seen the film then either guess or just say "not seen it" (or something similar).

If you're not sure of the acronyms used for the film titles they are listed here.

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- which would make it pretty tricky to see how everyone did :)

The Quiz Itself

  1. General Knowledge (not specific to any film)

    • How many films did Michael Powell's dogs appear in? Name as many as you can.
    • Which film first had the combined credit
      "Written, Produced, and Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger"
    • Which Archers films didn't show the arrow hitting the target?
    • Which actor appeared in the most films with Powell and/or Pressburger?
    • Which actress appeared in the most films with Powell and/or Pressburger?
    • How many films by Powell and/or Pressburger had birds of prey in them?
      Name as many as possible


  2. The Edge of the World (1937)

    • How long were the cast & crew on the island (approx)?
      Give either the length of time or the dates.


  3. The Spy in Black (1939)

    • What hasn't Capt Hardt seen for a long time?


  4. The Lion Has Wings (1939)

    • Where do the bombers go on their mission?
    • What does the narrator call the stethoscope?


  5. Contraband (1940)

    • What was the name of the restaurant where Anderson & Mrs Sorensen got some help?


  6. The Thief of Bagdad (1940)

    • What was the song?
    • What did Korda say when he saw the set?


  7. 49th Parallel (1941)

    • What is Vogel particularly good at?


  8. One of Our Aircraft is Missing (1942)

    • Where was the Queen's picture?


  9. The Silver Fleet (1943)

    • Where was the Queen's picture?


  10. The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)

    • What is Theo's FULL name & rank?
    • What does 'Babyface' Fitzroy write on the steamed up carriage window while he & Edith are waiting for the duel to finish?


  11. The Volunteer (1943)

    • What rôle is Sir Ralph playing when we first meet him?


  12. A Canterbury Tale (1944)

    • Where did Bob Johnson come from?


  13. I Know Where I'm Going! (1945)

    • Who cursed Moy Castle?
    • Which real Scottish island is Kiloran?


  14. A Matter of Life and Death (1946)

    • It's night over Europe. The night of ... when?
    • How old is Peter?
    • What was Peter studying before his education was so violently interrupted?
    • What is Peter told to stare at in Lee Wood House?
    • and what did he say was wrong with it/them?


  15. Black Narcissus (1947)

    • Who was "The guru" who never spoke? (the character, not the actor)
    • What was the Young General's name? (the character, not the actor)
    • What was the Kanchi's real name? (the character, not the actress)
    • What was the carol sung in the chapel?


  16. The Red Shoes (1948)

    • What was the name of the ballet that Julian went to see at the start of the film?
      And who wrote the score?


  17. The Small Back Room (1949)

    • What is the gun they are testing when they aren't dealing with booby trapped bombs?
    • Which on Sammy's feet was giving him trouble?
    • What was "The Cat in the Flat" called?


  18. Gone to Earth (1950)

    • What does Hazel call Marston that makes Reddin jealous?
      Marston says "She never calls you that"


  19. The Elusive Pimpernel (1950)

    • How does Sir Percy escape when Chauvelin has the Mont St-Michel surrounded?
    • What bad news does Sir Percy have for Marguerite as they sail away?
    • Where would you have put the songs if it had been a musical?


  20. Tales of Hoffmann (1952)

    • Why shouldn't Antonia sing?
    • What was stamped on the score at the end?


  21. The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

    • What was the name of the supply ship?


  22. Ill Met by Moonlight (1957)

    • What did the General lose?


  23. Honeymoon (1959)

    • Where are the newlyweds going after their Honeymoon?


  24. Peeping Tom (1960)

    • What film are they making in the studio?


  25. They're a Weird Mob (1966)

    • Who doesn't Kay's father like?


  26. The Boy Who Turned Yellow (1972)

    • How does John escape from the executioner at the Tower of London?


  27. Return to the Edge of the World (1978)

    • What did the islanders say was the only bad thing about having had the film made?


    and finally ...

  28. Who are the most wonderful, innovative, imaginative film makers in the world - ever?
    Warning I might be just a little biased as to the answer :)