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Film and television classics

Film and television classics • Old Hollywood, British comedy, soaps, favourite presenters, radio memories

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Created by: Natalie
Category: General
Created: November 20, 2025
Difficulty: Easy
Tags:
#old-hollywood #film-classics #tv-history #british-comedy #media-history

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1

Humphrey Bogart's persona in films like "Casablanca" and "The Maltese Falcon" solidified his image as the cynical but honorable anti-hero. Which Old Hollywood studio was most associated with cultivating such tough, masculine, yet morally ambiguous leading men during the studio system's golden age?

MGM
Paramount Pictures
Warner Bros.
RKO Pictures
2

Monty Python's Flying Circus broke traditional sketch show formats by employing surrealism, non-sequiturs, and a stream-of-consciousness approach. This innovative style is often seen as a precursor to which later comedic trend or genre?

Slapstick comedy
Observational stand-up
Alternative comedy
Political satire
3

"Coronation Street" is renowned for its depiction of working-class life in a fictional Salford street. Which of these statements best describes how the show consistently achieved relevance and longevity beyond mere entertainment?

By solely focusing on light-hearted domestic disputes and avoiding serious topics.
Through its groundbreaking use of cinematic special effects and large-scale action sequences.
By integrating contemporary social issues and relatable character struggles into its ongoing narratives.
Primarily by featuring celebrity guest stars in every major storyline.

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