All Quiet on the Western Front: 1930 Best Picture
The winner of the third Best Picture Oscar was Universal’s “All Quiet on the Western Front,” a 1930 American war film based on the Erich Maria Remarque novel, “Im Westen...
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Lone Ranger Costume Sells for Big Bucks
A Lone Ranger outfit that was worn by the show’s star, Clayton Moore, while making public appearances sold for $195,000 at a Waco, TX auction on Saturday, July 12. The...
The Broadway Melody: 1929 Best Picture
This MGM musical starred Eddie Kearns and Anita Page, known as “The Girl with the Most Beautiful Face in Hollywood,” and Bessie Love, who was nominated for Best Actress for...
Final Jeopardy: 7-7-14 to 7-11-14
Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of July 7, 2014, with links to the full recaps. Mon, July 7 – Correct answers: 0 “Features” at the...
Wings: The First Best Picture Oscar Winner
Here is a review of “Wings”, a 1927 film that won the first Academy Award for “Outstanding Picture”, as the Best Picture award was then known. The award ceremony was...
Final Jeopardy: American Literature (7-11-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/11/2014), in the category “American Literature” was: Published in 1925, it still sells 500,000 copies a year & was on the bestseller lists in 2013. New...
More July Independence Celebrations Around the World
Did you know that our Secretary of State, John Kerry, sends greeting to countries about to celebrate their independence and his messages are posted on the Department of State website?...
Final Jeopardy: In the Dictionary (7-10-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/10/2014), in the category “In the Dictionary” was: This adjective can mean “delicate”, “heavenly” or, in chemistry, “related to C4H10O”. 2x champ Campbell Warner has racked...
Mr. Spock’s Illogical Song
Jeopardy had a clue about Star Trek’s Spock over 10 years ago on May 30, 2003 in the category FEELING “ILL” valued at $600: “Spock knows it means something that...
Final Jeopardy: Constitutional Monarchies (7-9-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/14/2014), in the category “Constitutional Monarchies” was: The constitution of this country allows the monarch to abdicate, which has happened in 1948, 1980 and 2013. New...
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