Explore the range of movie genres and themes that captivated audiences in the 1950s. Put your knowledge to the test with these thought-provoking trivia questions. Classic genres like film noir, musicals, and westerns continue to inspire filmmakers today.
Each genre and theme carries its unique style, reflecting the societal norms and aspirations of a different time. Understanding this period’s diverse cinematic landscape gives insight into its lasting impact.
Eager for more trivia challenges? Try discovering more about the icons and settings that defined 1950s cinema, and uncover their influence on modern filmmaking.
Check out similar quizzes:
- 30 Iconic Actors and Actresses of the 1950s Silver Screen
- 29 Classic Movie Settings and Locations that Brought Stories to Life
What type of movie is Carousel, released in 1956?
Musical
Musical
Thriller
Thriller
Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi
Horror
Horror
The 1959 movie was called Anatomy of a what?
Murder
Murder
Animal
Animal
Skeleton
Skeleton
Robbery
Robbery
What food are Lady and the Tramp eating in the 1955 Disney movie?
Pizza
Pizza
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Burgers
Burgers
Steak
Steak
The African Queen is which type of transport?
Bus
Bus
Train
Train
Boat
Boat
Plane
Plane
A 1954 movie took viewers how many leagues under the sea?
2500
2500
5000
5000
20000
20000
10000
10000
What word goes between Strategic and Command in the 1955 movie?
Water
Water
Land
Land
Ocean
Ocean
Air
Air
Who plays Victor Frankenstein in the 1957 movie?
Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing
Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Charlton Heston plays which Biblical character in The 10 Commandments?
Moses
Moses
Joseph
Joseph
Abraham
Abraham
David
David
What word goes before Creole in the 1958 Elvis movie?
Prince
Prince
King
King
Lord
Lord
Duke
Duke
One of the biggest movies of the decade, what is the running time of Ben Hur?
1hr 43m
1hr 43m
3hr 32m
3hr 32m
2hr 22m
2hr 22m
5hr 2m
5hr 2m
What was in the Black Lagoon in a 1954 movie?
Zombie
Zombie
Princess
Princess
Monster
Monster
Creature
Creature
Who played Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls?
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Robert Redford
Robert Redford
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
The Day The Earth Stood Still was which type of movie?
Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi
Horror
Horror
Musical
Musical
Western
Western
In 1954 the Hitchcock movie said to dial which letter for murder?
K
K
M
M
Y
Y
X
X
How many years’ itch was Marilyn Monrose suffering in 1955?
9
9
5
5
7
7
3
3
Who stars as Major Lloyd ‘Ace’ Gruver in Sayonara?
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Robert Redford
Robert Redford
How did actor James Dean die in 1955?
Heart attack
Heart attack
Car crash
Car crash
Plane accident
Plane accident
Overdose
Overdose
The curse of which character hit the screens in 1957?
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Aliens
Aliens
Dracula
Dracula
Godzilla
Godzilla
The 1950 Bette Davis and Anne Baxter movie was All About who?
Eve
Eve
Penny
Penny
Sally
Sally
Kate
Kate
John Wayne is most associated with which type of films?
Westerns
Westerns
Musicals
Musicals
Comedy
Comedy
Horror
Horror
What type of movie was Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
Western
Western
Musical
Musical
Comedy
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi
Which 1956 movie with Bing Crosby was Grace Kelly’s last before she became a Princess?
High Society
High Society
High Noon
High Noon
The Country Girl
The Country Girl
The African Queen
The African Queen
Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown are characters in whicj 50s musical?
Sound of Music
Sound of Music
West Side Story
West Side Story
Carousel
Carousel
Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
What type of movie was Annie Get Your Gun?
Thriller
Thriller
Musical
Musical
Horror
Horror
Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi
What is the name of the Mister in the 1955 movie starring Henry Fonda?
Matthews
Matthews
Sanders
Sanders
Roberts
Roberts
Andrews
Andrews
Who is the male lead in White Christmas?
Sammy Davis Jr
Sammy Davis Jr
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Robert Redford
Robert Redford
Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly
What is the job of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday?
Journalist
Journalist
Princess
Princess
Singer
Singer
Nurse
Nurse
The 1957 Elvis movie was about which type of rock?
University
University
Courtroom
Courtroom
Hospital
Hospital
Jailhouse
Jailhouse
Who plays opposite Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday?
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
1950 movie King Solomon’s Mines is set in which continent?
Africa
Africa
Europe
Europe
South America
South America
Asia
Asia
What word completes the title of the Elvis movie, Love Me?
Darling
Darling
Tender
Tender
Stupid
Stupid
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
What type of movie was 1954’s Animal Farm?
Animation
Animation
Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi
Horror
Horror
Musical
Musical
Gentlemen prefer what, according to the 1953 movie?
Beer
Beer
Blondes
Blondes
Red heads
Red heads
Brunettes
Brunettes
What kind of talk were Doris Day and Rock Hudson doing in 1959?
Royal
Royal
Underhand
Underhand
Pillow
Pillow
Straight
Straight
A 1952 movie was about an affair on which Caribbean island?
St Lucia
St Lucia
Trinidad
Trinidad
Jamaica
Jamaica
Cuba
Cuba
In 1956 we were watching a film about the Invasion of the Body what?
Snatchers
Snatchers
Stealers
Stealers
Murderers
Murderers
Kidnappers
Kidnappers
You can do better
Not bad
Great!
Find all our questions on this topic in this quiz: 101 50’s Movie Trivia Questions That Are The Bee’s Knees
