The Tall Men (film) - Quiz
  • 1. In what year was The Tall Men film released?
A) 1955
B) 1952
C) 1954
D) 1956
  • 2. Who directed the film The Tall Men?
A) Raoul Walsh
B) Frank S. Nugent
C) Sydney Boehm
D) William A. Bacher
  • 3. Which actor played the role of Ben Allison?
A) Clark Gable
B) William B. Hawks
C) Robert Ryan
D) Heck Allen
  • 4. Where was the film The Tall Men primarily filmed?
A) Sierra de Órganos National Park, Mexico
B) Texas, USA
C) Montana, USA
D) California, USA
  • 5. The screenplay was based on a novel by which author?
A) Sydney Boehm
B) Heck Allen
C) William A. Bacher
D) Raoul Walsh
  • 6. What military unit did the Allison brothers serve with before the film's events?
A) Quantrill's Raiders
B) The Texas Rangers
C) The Union Army
D) The Sioux Cavalry
  • 7. What was the initial goal of Ben and Clint Allison at the beginning of the movie?
A) To reach the goldfields of Montana
B) To marry Nella Turner
C) To start a cattle ranch in Texas
D) To join a gang of Jayhawkers
  • 8. Who do the Allison brothers attempt to rob at the start of the film?
A) The Sioux Chief
B) A saloon keeper
C) Nathan Stark
D) A group of settlers
  • 9. What business venture do the Allison brothers and Stark agree upon?
A) A stagecoach transport business
B) A gold mining expedition
C) A cattle drive
D) A hunting trip
  • 10. How did the trio lose their supplies while on the way to buy cattle?
A) The pack horse fell into an icy river
B) They were abandoned in a blizzard
C) The Jayhawkers stole them
D) The Sioux burned the supplies
  • 11. Why did Ben leave the settlers during the storm?
A) To continue the cattle drive
B) To find Nathan Stark
C) To help them against a potential Sioux attack
D) To search for gold
  • 12. What was the primary conflict in the relationship between Ben and Nella?
A) Ben disliked her singing
B) Nella was a spy for the Jayhawkers
C) Nella was already married to Stark
D) Their life goals did not match
  • 13. Where does Nella want to go after the storm?
A) Texas
B) California
C) Kansas
D) Montana
  • 14. What causes Nella to behave jealously toward a Mexican woman in San Antonio?
A) She mistakenly thinks the woman is interested in Ben
B) The woman is singing Ben's favorite song
C) The woman is trying to steal her money
D) She thinks the woman is a Jayhawker spy
  • 15. How long is the trek to Montana from Texas?
A) 500 miles
B) 2,000 miles
C) 1,500 miles
D) 1,000 miles
  • 16. What is the primary reason Clint is killed?
A) A betrayal by Nathan Stark
B) A stampede accident
C) Sioux arrows
D) A gunfight with Jayhawkers
  • 17. How much was Stark paid for the cattle herd in Mineral City?
A) $170,000
B) $16,000
C) $100,000
D) $5,000
  • 18. How does Ben prevent Stark from having him hanged?
A) By paying Stark a bribe
B) By having his men hold the saloon patrons at gunpoint
C) By threatening to kill Nella
D) By proving his innocence in court
  • 19. What does Stark say about Ben at the end of the movie?
A) He is the only man he has ever respected
B) He is a foolish dreamer
C) He is a poor businessman
D) He is a dangerous criminal
  • 20. How does the film end?
A) Nella is in Ben's wagon singing a song of love
B) Ben buys his own ranch in Texas
C) Ben rides off alone into the sunset
D) Stark and Nella get married
  • 21. Who played the character Nella Turner?
A) Harry Shannon
B) Juan García
C) Steve Darrell
D) Jane Russell
  • 22. Which actor was cast as Nathan Stark?
A) Clark Gable
B) Emile Meyer
C) Robert Ryan
D) Cameron Mitchell
  • 23. Who played the role of Clint Allison?
A) Juan García
B) Harry Shannon
C) Cameron Mitchell
D) Emile Meyer
  • 24. Which actor played the head vaquero named Luis?
A) Juan García
B) Emile Meyer
C) Harry Shannon
D) Steve Darrell
  • 25. What was the name of the character played by Harry Shannon?
A) Luis
B) Clint
C) Sam
D) Chickasaw Charlie
  • 26. Which actor played Chickasaw Charlie?
A) Emile Meyer
B) Harry Shannon
C) Robert Ryan
D) Steve Darrell
  • 27. Who portrayed Colonel Norris of the U.S. Cavalry?
A) Emile Meyer
B) Clark Gable
C) Cameron Mitchell
D) Steve Darrell
  • 28. According to Variety, how did the film's reception compare to others?
A) It received mixed reviews
B) It was universally acclaimed
C) It was considered a cinematic masterpiece
D) It was a commercial failure
  • 29. How did Variety describe Clark Gable's performance?
A) Subdued and overly dramatic
B) Rough, tough, and quick on the draw
C) Lacking his signature charisma
D) Confused and out of place
  • 30. What occupation did the character Sam hold?
A) Cattleman
B) Jayhawker
C) Head vaquero
D) U.S. Cavalry officer
  • 31. What did Variety imply about Jane Russell's acting style?
A) It was pancake-flat
B) It was highly expressive
C) It was superior to the male leads
D) It was comedic gold throughout
  • 32. Under what name was Steve Darrell credited?
A) Stephen Darrell
B) Steve Darrill
C) Stevan Darrell
D) S. Darrell
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