Comm 150 quiz 3

In Rear Window, which of the following images was added in post-production: A) The image of the helicopter spying down on the sunbathers B) Hitchcock's cameo in the musician's apartment C) The image of the killing in the shower D) The flashback of Jeff being hit by the crashing car E) the image of the dead dog in the garden

A) The image of the helicopter spying down on the sunbathers

Which of the following is an example of an extra-diegetic element in film? A) the sound-track B) none of the above C) a conversation between two main actors D) the color of the dress worn by an actress E) a brightly colored prop

A) the sound-track

What Hollywood studio first hired Elia Kazan? A) United Artists B) 20th Century Fox C) Universal Studios D) MGM E) Columbia Pictures

B) 20th Century Fox

Method acting is best characterized as: A) A style of acting made famous by Jimmy Stewart and Henry Fonda B) A theory of acting that asked actors to tap into their own affective memories in order to "experience" the emotions that they were trying to portray in a given scene. C) A style of acting based on 19th century theatrical conventions D) A theory of acting based on the theories of Sergei Eisenstein E) A method of preparation which involved meditation, diet and periods of inactivity

B) A theory of acting that asked actors to tap into their own affective memories in order to "experience" the emotions that they were trying to portray in a given scene.

Who was the look and mannerism of this character (Lars Thorwald) based on? A) Cornell Woolrich B) David O. Selznick C) Perry Mason D) Harry Truman E) Darryl F. Zanuck

B) David O. Selznick

In Rear Window, how does Hitchcock use sound outside the window? A) It plays ironically against what is going on inside Jeff's apartment B) It peaks Jeff's (and the camera's) curiosity and causes him to look. C) It annoys Jeff, forcing him to shut his windows and put on music. D) It is merely there for mood E) It creates the fantasy of a character whom we never see but always hear.

B) It peaks Jeff's (and the camera's) curiosity and causes him to look

How did Jeff break his leg in Rear Window? A) It is an old war wound B) He dropped a camera on it C) He got too close to the action at a car race D) He fell off of a water buffalo E) Lisa tripped him going down the stairs

C) He got too close to the action at a car race

Where and with whom does Hitchcock make his signature cameo appearance in Rear Window? A) He is in the helicopter looking at the bathing beauties at the beginning B) He is one of the waiters at the bar seen through the alley C) He is in the musicians penthouse winding the clock D) He is one of the movers who comes to take the trunk out of Thorwald's appartment E) He is one of the rival suitors for Miss Torso's affections

C) He is in the musicians penthouse winding the clock

In On The Waterfront, Karl Malden's character, Father Barry, is based on what historical figure? A) Stanley Kowalski B) Lee J. Cobb C) John M. Corridan D) Malcolm Johnson E) Tony Mike

C) John M. Corridan

Which of the following was not involved in the production of On the Waterfront A) Budd Schulberg B) Leonard Bernstein C) Boris Kaufman D) Daryl Zanuck E) Sam Spiegel

D) Daryl Zanuck

What was Father Barry's speech in the hold of the ship based upon? A) It was based on a character in one of Budd Schulberg's novels. B) Kazan insisted that the priest make an impassioned plea for justice and equality like this. C) Schulberg had been told about a similar speech by a man named Tony Mike. D) It was based on Rev John Corridan's speech which was reproduced in Malcom Johnson's book "Crime on the Waterfont." E) Karl Malden improvised it based on his interaction with a Jesuit priest.

D) It was based on Rev John Corridan's speech which was reproduced in Malcom Johnson's book "Crime on the Waterfont."

Identify the above character? (Red hair green dress from Rear Window) A) Miss Torso B) The Musician's Girlfriend C) Miss Ann Thrope D) Miss Lonelyheart E) The Artist

D) Miss Lonelyheart

What is the song playing when Miss Lonliheart is staging a dinner with an imaginary lover? A) I'm looking through you B) I'll be seeing you C) She's got the look D) To see you is to love you E) That's amore

D) To see you is to love you

Rear Window was shot with an aspect ratio of 1.66:1, which was the wide screen format established by Paramount in 1953. What was the standard aspect ratio used in sound films until 1953? A) 2.93:1 B) 1.75:1 C) 1.85:1 D) 2.35:1 E) 1.37:1

E) 1.37:1

In Rear Window, how did Jeff and detective Tom Doyle meet? A) They grew up together B) At a party benefiting the poor of the lower East Side. C) Jeff had to file a police report when he was injured D) On the job, when Jeff was working as a forensic photographer for the police E) During the war, when Tom flew the plane and Jeff took the pictures

E) During the war, when Tom flew the plane and Jeff took the pictures

What is the name of the character watching tv? From on the waterfront A) Terry Malloy B) J.P. Morgan C) Charlie the Gent D) Johnny Friendly E) Mr Upstairs

E) Mr Upstairs

(T/F) Fan sites are places where people can interact without the surveillance of sponsors or data collectors.

False

(T/F) Rear Window was filmed on location in Greenwich Village

False

(T/F) In Rear Window, Hitchcock uses only diegetic sound that comes from the space of the courtyard and the time of the narrative.

False, There is also scored soundtrack added at the beginning of the film, as well as when Jeff watches Stella and Lisa cross the courtyard.

(T/F) Terry Malloy knew from the beginning of the film that in order to do the right thing he had to testify before the Crime Commission.

False, he remained ambivalent about the right thing to do until the end

(T/F) After testifying before the HUAC committee, Kazan was vilified by the left and embraced by the right because of his stance against the communists.

False, he was hated and mistrusted

(T/F) By the late 1940's, Elia Kazan was one of the most important American directors

True -Known for his respect for writers' vision, a thing all too rare in Hollywood. -He was brought out to Hollywood by Darryl Zanuck where for a time he did films in the House style. -he loved what the Camera could bring out from a performance.