How well do you know the vivid world of entertainment, music, and film from the colorful decade of the 1950s? Challenge your knowledge with this riveting trivia quiz and relive the golden age of Hollywood and the rise of rock ‘n’ roll.
Dive into an era that brought us timeless films, breakout music icons, and groundbreaking TV shows. Each trivia question will take you on a nostalgic journey, exploring the artists who left a lasting mark on entertainment history. Think you know all about your favorite musicians and actors from the 1950s? Let’s find out!
Whether you’re an entertainment aficionado or simply curious about pop culture of the 1950s, this trivia will transport you back to a time when creativity and innovation reigned supreme. Get ready to revisit the unforgettable melodies and classic films that continue to enchant audiences worldwide.
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Gigi’ was a 1959 Oscar winning movie set in which city?
Rome
Rome
New York
New York
Paris
Paris
Berlin
Berlin
Based on a popular novel, what was the first live-action Disney movie in 1950?
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Singer Placido Domingo made his stage debut in which form of music in 1959?
Pop
Pop
Country
Country
Jazz
Jazz
Opera
Opera
In 1950 James Dean featured in a commercial for which soft drinks brand?
Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew
Coca Cola
Coca Cola
Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper
Pepsi
Pepsi
In what year was Lady and the Tramp released?
1965
1965
1945
1945
1952
1952
1955
1955
Princess Anne was born in 1950. In which year did the Queen next give birth?
1962
1962
1958
1958
1955
1955
1960
1960
In which popular 1950s film is a character played by Audrey Hepburn given 24 hours to do as she pleases in the eternal city?
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
Roman Holiday
Roman Holiday
Breakfast At Tiffanys
Breakfast At Tiffanys
Charade
Charade
How old was Elizabeth II when she became Queen in 1952?
25
25
15
15
30
30
20
20
How old was Jerry Lee Lewis’ first cousin once removed Myra when he married her in the 1950s?
16
16
18
18
20
20
13
13
In which US state was the 1955 car crash which killed James Dean?
Texas
Texas
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
California
California
Utah
Utah
Peter Townsend called off his wedding to which member of the British royal family in 1955?
Princess Anne
Princess Anne
Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret
Duchess of York
Duchess of York
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II
In which decade was Madonna born?
1930s
1930s
1890s
1890s
1950s
1950s
1910s
1910s
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