1920’s Trivia

The "Roaring Twenties," was the decade of bath tub gin, the model T, the $5 work day, the first transatlantic flight, and the movie. Test your knowledge on this incredible time in history!

Q: In May of 1927, Charles Lindbergh made his historic first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. He flew from New York to what European city?
A: Paris

Q: In January of 1924, the Olympics launched the first Winter Games. In what country were they held?
A: France

Q: This 1987 movie starring Robert DeNiro, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery tells the story of idealistic Federal agent Elliot Ness and his determination to bring down Al Capone.
A: The Untouchables

Q: In 1924, George Gershwin composed his most famous work, a “colorful” symphonic jazz composition, which has been featured in films like Woody Allen’s Manhattan and Disney’s Fantasia 2000. What is its name?
A: Rhapsody in Blue

Q: In 1928, Walt Disney released the first Mickey Mouse film, which was also Disney’s first movie with synchronized sound. What is the name of this film?
A: Steamboat Willie

Q: These awards were first presented in 1929 with the entire ceremony lasting less than 10 minutes-much different from today’s 3 ½ hour telecast.
A: Academy Awards

Q: This man was one of America's brightest stars during the 1920s. Nicknamed “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son,” this cowboy-philosopher did rope tricks while making pointed – and humorous – political observations.
A: Will Rogers

Q: This 1927 musical film starting Al Jolson was the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue sequences.
A: The Jazz Singer

Q: This famous and lucrative male comedy duo officially became a team in 1927. Together they appeared in such films such as Sons of the Desert, Way out West, and Blockheads.
A: Laurel and Hardy