The 1950s were truly the golden years of media. Some of the most iconic actors, artists, and directors flourished during this time period, and a lot of media from the '50s is still consumed today. If you can ace this quiz, you're a true vintage aficionado.
Can you remember which movie this is?
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The Bridge on the River Kwai was a 1957 British-American epic war film directed by David Lean and based on the novel "Le Pont de la Rivière Kwaï" by Pierre Boulle.
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The Bridge on the River Kwai was a 1957 British-American epic war film directed by David Lean and based on the novel "Le Pont de la Rivière Kwaï" by Pierre Boulle.
Which bombshell is this?
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This is a photo of Marilyn Monroe, of course! She's one of the most famous actors to come out of the Golden Age.
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This is a photo of Marilyn Monroe, of course! She's one of the most famous actors to come out of the Golden Age.
Who is this musician?
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This is none other than Ray Charles! He was a popular singer-songwriter, musician, and composer who has made many a top 10s list.
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This is none other than Ray Charles! He was a popular singer-songwriter, musician, and composer who has made many a top 10s list.
Which cartoon is this?
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What's up, doc? It's Looney Tunes! These were produced from 1930 until 1969.
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What's up, doc? It's Looney Tunes! These were produced from 1930 until 1969.
Which famous film is this still from?
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It's Rear Window. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes. It was released in 1954.
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It's Rear Window. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes. It was released in 1954.
Do you recognize this famous fellow?
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It's Elvis, obviously! The King of Rock was stationed for the Korean War during his time as a celebrity.
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It's Elvis, obviously! The King of Rock was stationed for the Korean War during his time as a celebrity.
Which show is this?
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It's I Love Lucy, of course! Lucille Ball practically made Hollywood what it is today.
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It's I Love Lucy, of course! Lucille Ball practically made Hollywood what it is today.
The Golden Age of Hollywood was plagued by handsome actors. Which one is this?
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This is good old Jimmy Stewart! He often portrayed middle-class American men and was a favorite of Alfred Hitchcock.
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This is good old Jimmy Stewart! He often portrayed middle-class American men and was a favorite of Alfred Hitchcock.
Which music legend is this?
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Fats Domino was a pianist and singer=songwriter. He was one of the pioneers of rock and roll!
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Fats Domino was a pianist and singer=songwriter. He was one of the pioneers of rock and roll!
Can you remember which TV show this is?
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Leave it to Beaver was a popular TV sitcom about an inquisitive boy and the adventures of his youth!
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Leave it to Beaver was a popular TV sitcom about an inquisitive boy and the adventures of his youth!
Which popular Golden Age celeb is this?
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John Wayne, aka The Duke, was an actor and filmmaker of the later Golden Age. He won an academy award for True Grit.
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John Wayne, aka The Duke, was an actor and filmmaker of the later Golden Age. He won an academy award for True Grit.
Which mystery movie is this scene from?
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Strangers on a Train was a psychological thriller produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. He was the king of mystery and horror back then!
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Strangers on a Train was a psychological thriller produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. He was the king of mystery and horror back then!
Which popular guitarist is this?
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Chuck Berry will forever be known as one of the best guitarists of all time. He, too, was a pioneer of early rock and roll!
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Chuck Berry will forever be known as one of the best guitarists of all time. He, too, was a pioneer of early rock and roll!
Do you recognize this TV show?
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The Twilight Zone is a science fiction horror fantasy that captivated audiences with its mysterious and eerie plotlines. It's still pretty popular today!
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The Twilight Zone is a science fiction horror fantasy that captivated audiences with its mysterious and eerie plotlines. It's still pretty popular today!
Which actor is this?
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Marlon Brando was an actor and director most popular in the 1940s. He's credited for bringing realism to film, which is quite an accomplishment.
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Marlon Brando was an actor and director most popular in the 1940s. He's credited for bringing realism to film, which is quite an accomplishment.
Which movie is this?
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High Noon was a 1954 Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The plot centers around a town marshal who is torn between spending time with his new bride or saving the town he loves.
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High Noon was a 1954 Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The plot centers around a town marshal who is torn between spending time with his new bride or saving the town he loves.
Which popular musician is this?
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It's Little Richard! He's the vocals behind the ever-popular "Tutti Frutti" released in 1955.
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It's Little Richard! He's the vocals behind the ever-popular "Tutti Frutti" released in 1955.
Which TV series is this still from?
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This still is from Alfred Hitchock Presents, which was a TV anthology series that was hosted and produced by the one and only: Alfred Hitchcock. It ran on CBS from 1955 until 1965.
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This still is from Alfred Hitchock Presents, which was a TV anthology series that was hosted and produced by the one and only: Alfred Hitchcock. It ran on CBS from 1955 until 1965.
Which film is this?
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Vertigo is a psychological thriller that stars Jimmy Stewart. Naturally, it was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
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Vertigo is a psychological thriller that stars Jimmy Stewart. Naturally, it was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Name this dynamic duo.
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The Everly Brothers was a country-influenced rock and roll duo. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
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The Everly Brothers was a country-influenced rock and roll duo. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
Which star celeb is this?
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It's Clark Gable! He was often referred to as the King of Hollywood, or simply "The King."
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It's Clark Gable! He was often referred to as the King of Hollywood, or simply "The King."
Which film is this?
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This is Forbidden Planet. It was directed by Fred M. Wilcox and stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen.
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This is Forbidden Planet. It was directed by Fred M. Wilcox and stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen.
Which famous music group is this?
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It's Bill Haley & The Comets! They were a rock and roll band founded in 1952 and continued until 1981. They placed nine singles in the top 20 and three in the top ten.
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It's Bill Haley & The Comets! They were a rock and roll band founded in 1952 and continued until 1981. They placed nine singles in the top 20 and three in the top ten.
Which tv show are these characters from?
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It's The Honeymooners! The show was created by Jackie Cleason and filmed in front of a live studio audience.
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It's The Honeymooners! The show was created by Jackie Cleason and filmed in front of a live studio audience.
Which actor is this?
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Gary Cooper was a British-American film actor who was in the business for a whopping 36 years.
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Gary Cooper was a British-American film actor who was in the business for a whopping 36 years.
Which movie is this?
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12 Angry Men was a 1957 courtroom drama that still holds critical acclaim today. The film tells the story of a jury made up of 12 men who deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a defendent.
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12 Angry Men was a 1957 courtroom drama that still holds critical acclaim today. The film tells the story of a jury made up of 12 men who deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a defendent.
Which TV show is this?
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This is The Ed Sullivan Show, which was a variety show that ran on CBS from 1948 until 1971.
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This is The Ed Sullivan Show, which was a variety show that ran on CBS from 1948 until 1971.
Who is this?
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Humphrey Bogart was an actor who is best known as a cultural icon in film noir. He began acting on Broadway shows after World War I.
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Humphrey Bogart was an actor who is best known as a cultural icon in film noir. He began acting on Broadway shows after World War I.
Which movie is this?
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Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder. It stars William Holden and Gloria Swanson.
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Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder. It stars William Holden and Gloria Swanson.
Which music group is this?
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The Crickets was a rock and roll band from Lubbock, Texas, formed by famous singerBuddy Holly back in the 1950s.
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The Crickets was a rock and roll band from Lubbock, Texas, formed by famous singerBuddy Holly back in the 1950s.
Which TV show is this?
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Perry Mason is a legal drama series that aired on CBS from 1957 until 1966. It was a pretty popular crime drama!
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Perry Mason is a legal drama series that aired on CBS from 1957 until 1966. It was a pretty popular crime drama!
Which famous celeb is this?
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It's William Holden! He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 for his role in Stalag 17, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in the 1973 television film The Blue Knight.
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It's William Holden! He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 for his role in Stalag 17, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in the 1973 television film The Blue Knight.
Which movie is this?
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Rashomon is a 1950 Japanese period film directed by Akira Kurosawa. This film marked the entrance of Japanese film onto the world stage.
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Rashomon is a 1950 Japanese period film directed by Akira Kurosawa. This film marked the entrance of Japanese film onto the world stage.
Which musical group is this?
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The Clovers is a rhythm and blues/doo-wop group that became one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1950s. You'd easily recognize their voices!
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The Clovers is a rhythm and blues/doo-wop group that became one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1950s. You'd easily recognize their voices!
Which TV show is this?
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Gunsmoke is a Western drama series popular on radio and television. It was created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston.
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Gunsmoke is a Western drama series popular on radio and television. It was created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston.
Which famous celebrity is this?
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Shirley MacLaine is a film, television, and theater actress, singer, dancer, activist, and author. She's best known for her role in The Apartment.
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Shirley MacLaine is a film, television, and theater actress, singer, dancer, activist, and author. She's best known for her role in The Apartment.
Do you recognize this film?
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Touch of Evil was a 1958 film noir written, directed by, and co-starring the infamous Orson Welles. This film is one of the last examples of film noir in the genre's classic period.
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Touch of Evil was a 1958 film noir written, directed by, and co-starring the infamous Orson Welles. This film is one of the last examples of film noir in the genre's classic period.
Which legendary musical group is this?
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The Platters is a vocal group formed in 1952 and had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1955 and 1967. They were one of the first African-American groups to be accepted as a major chart group and were the most successful vocal group in the world.
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The Platters is a vocal group formed in 1952 and had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1955 and 1967. They were one of the first African-American groups to be accepted as a major chart group and were the most successful vocal group in the world.
Which famous nonsensical tv show is this?
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The Three Stooges was a vaudeville and comedy team active from 1922 until 1970, best known for their physical farce and slapstick comedy.
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The Three Stooges was a vaudeville and comedy team active from 1922 until 1970, best known for their physical farce and slapstick comedy.
Which famous actor is this?
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Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, model, dancer, and humanitarian best recognized as a film and fashion icon. She's very popular in the media today.
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Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, model, dancer, and humanitarian best recognized as a film and fashion icon. She's very popular in the media today.
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