The 1950s Oscars Quiz

The Oscars 1950s Quiz

Welcome to the Golden Age of Hollywood Quiz: The Oscars of the 1950s!
Step back in time to an era of glamour, innovation, and cinematic excellence. The 1950s were a pivotal decade in film history, marked by the rise of widescreen epics, gritty dramas, and unforgettable performances that continue to captivate audiences today.


Can you recall the powerful performances, groundbreaking directors, and iconic movies that took home the coveted Academy Award? Whether you’re a classic film buff or just discovering the treasures of this era, this quiz offers a chance to challenge yourself and perhaps learn some fascinating tidbits about these cinematic landmarks.
Get ready to relive the magic of Hollywood’s golden years.

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1950s Oscars

Which 1959 epic historical drama directed by William Wyler won Best Picture?

Who won Best Supporting Actress for “East of Eden” (1956)?

What 1954 film noir won Best Picture starring Marlon Brando?

Which actor won Best Supporting Actor for “A Streetcar Named Desire” in 1952?

Who directed “Sunset Boulevard” (1950) which was nominated for Best Picture?

Which actress won Best Actress for the 1960 film “Butterfield 8?”

Who won Best Actor for playing Elmer Gantry in 1960?

What Billy Wilder comedy won Best Picture in 1960?

This French actress won Best Actress for her role in the 1959 “Room at the Top”

Who won Best Actor for “Ben-Hur” (1959)?

What William Wyler-directed 1959 film won Best Picture?

Which actress won Best Actress for “I Want to Live!” in 1959?

Who won Best Actor for “Separate Tables” in 1958?

What musical won Best Picture in 1958?

Which actress won Best Actress for “The Three Faces of Eve” (1957)?

Who won Best Actor for “The Bridge on the River Kwai” at the Academy Awards in 1958?

What 1957 David Lean-directed film won Best Picture?

Which actress won Best Actress for “Anastasia” at the 1957 awards?

Which 1950 film won Best Picture and starred Bette Davis as Margo Channing?

Who won Best Actor for “Cyrano de Bergerac” in 1950?

Which actress won Best Actress for “Born Yesterday” in 1950?

Which actor won Best Actor for “The African Queen” in 1951?

What circus-themed film won Best Picture in 1952?

Who won Best Actor for playing Terry Malloy in the 1954 Best Picture winner?

What Elia Kazan-directed film won Best Picture in 1954?

Which actress won for her debut film role in “Roman Holiday” in 1953?

Who won Best Actor for “Stalag 17” in 1953?

Who won Best Actress for playing a movie star in “The Bad and the Beautiful” in 1952?

Which 1953 Best Picture winner was filmed entirely in Hawaii?

Who won Best Actor for 1956 film “The King and I”?

What epic film directed by Cecil B. DeMille won Best Picture in 1956?

Which actress won Best Actress for “The Rose Tattoo” in 1955?

Who won Best Actor for the title role in “Marty” in 1955?

What Delbert Mann-directed film won Best Picture in 1955?

Which actress won Best Actress for “The Country Girl” in 1954?

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