Photoplay award given to Hollywood luminaries

Photoplay award given to Hollywood luminaries

Assessment

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Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The annual PhotoPlay Gold Medal Awards in Beverly Hills honored several Hollywood stars. Marilyn Monroe was recognized for her popular performance as an actress. Alan Ladd received the gold medal for his role in 'Shane,' which also earned a special award for producer-director George Stevens. Audrey Hepburn's performance in 'Roman Holiday' was acknowledged, and William Holden was awarded for his role in 'Starlog 17.' The event celebrated Hollywood's outstanding artists.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the annual PhotoPlay Gold Medal Awards ceremony held?

Miami, Florida

Las Vegas, Nevada

Beverly Hills, California

New York City, New York

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actress was honored for the most popular performance at the awards?

Audrey Hepburn

Grace Kelly

Elizabeth Taylor

Marilyn Monroe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For which film did Alan Ladd receive the gold medal for the most popular male performance?

Shane

Starlog 17

Roman Holiday

High Noon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accepted the special award for the film 'Shane'?

George Stevens

Y. Frank Freeman

Alan Ladd

Fred R. Sammis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which film earned William Holden an award for a popular performance?

Starlog 17

Sunset Boulevard

Shane

Roman Holiday