Movie Studios: Columbia Pictures Quiz
What year was Columbia Pictures founded?
- Columbia Pictures was founded on January 10, 1914, by Harry Cohn and Jack Cohn.
Which of the following movies was NOT produced by Columbia Pictures?
- “Lawrence of Arabia” is right. This classic movie was produced by Horizon Pictures, not Columbia Pictures.
Who is the iconic mascot of Columbia Pictures?
- The Columbia Lady. She has been the studio's mascot since 1924, appearing at the beginning of every Columbia Pictures movie, modelled on Jennifer Joseph.
What was the first movie produced by Columbia Pictures to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?
- “It Happened One Night” was a romantic comedy won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, in 1935.
Who directed the 1984 classic “Ghostbusters”?
- Ivan Reitman. He directed and produced the movie “Ghostbusters”, which was a huge success and spawned a sequel and a reboot.
Which of the following actors has NOT starred in a Columbia Pictures movie?
- Jennifer Lawrence. While she has starred in many Hollywood movies, she has never worked with Columbia Pictures.
What is the highest-grossing movie ever produced by Columbia Pictures?
- “Spider-Man: No Way Home”. This 2021 superhero movie has grossed over $1.8 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Columbia Pictures movie of all time.
Who played the lead role in the 1976 movie “Taxi Driver”?
- Robert De Niro played the disturbed Vietnam War veteran Travis Bickle in this Martin Scorsese-directed classic.
Which of these TV series was produced by Columbia Pictures Television?
- “Mad About You” was a popular sitcom was produced by Columbia Pictures Television from 1992 to 1999.
Which of these movies was NOT directed by Steven Spielberg?
- Although he was one of the executive producers of the movie, Steven Spielberg did not direct “Ghostbusters”.
