MOVIE QUIZ

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 21, 5 November 1943, Page 5

MOVIE QUIZ

FINAL FOR 1943 FUN AND FINANCES 'The Movie. Quiz season for 1943 closed last Tuesday in a burst of fun and excitement. As Mr Wish Winn, the Director of Ceremonies explained, the final night coincided with the first anniversary of Mr Chapman's taking up of the post of manager for the Regent and Grand Theatres: a role that lie has enacted with enthusiasm and efficiency. The homely but businesslike atmosphere which permeates the executive of our theatres was further enhanced by the appearance of Mrs Worthington amongst us; the brand new bride, of Mr Norman Worthington. the. chief operator. Quiz No. 1: What is the name of the navigator avlio left his island home with a crew of intrepid marines in approximately the year Eleven Forty-two and; sailing ever southwards came upon the islands afterwards called' New Zealand. His name is perpetuated, from the North Cape to Port Nicholson. Answer: Maui was the navigator Maui i Tiki-Tiki o Taranga to give him his full name. The North Island of New Zealand, was formerly "lka-a-Maui" The Fish of Maui. Three, people said Klipe so the prize was divided between them for 'near miss." Quix 2: AVhat would be the difference in the sinking speed ol a cannon ball immersed, a tank of water at (ill degrees Farenheit and one at 20 degrees Farenheit i.e. twice as fast: lialt' as fast etc. Answer: It is impossible for the cannon ball to sink in water at 20 degrees Farenheit it is ice. Only one correct answer, Mr E. P. Earle, a visitor. Quiz 3: Name principal actor in and title of. first talkie made in 1927. Answer: A 1 Jolsen in 'Ihe Jazz Singer/' Only correct answer by Mrs Trindall. Jackpot of Iqs. Quix 4 was unanswered and. so made Quiz 5 a Jackpot of 10s. Question: Name the title, of the three (inns featuring three hit tunes played upon the Mu'tivox gramophone. This, prize was also carried off by Mrs Trindalll making her "take" 255. Quix No. G: Final for the series. 5 s prize for the patron entering the greatest number of films in which Deanna Durbin appeared. This prize was divided between Jean Aimstrong, and G. Young. Final results: Mrs Trindall 255, Mr E. P. Earless, Jean Armstrong 2s Gd,. G. Young 2a Gd. Minor prizes: Bill Hancock, Shirley Otley, L. M. Lawes.