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Jesse Louis Lasky Quiz
Paramount Prodigy: The Ultimate Jesse L. Lasky Trivia Challenge
Updated: May 31, 2023
Test your knowledge on the legendary Jesse L. Lasky, co-founder of Paramount Pictures, and discover the untold stories behind this iconic American film producer! Lights, camera, action!
This Jesse Louis Lasky quiz is not for the faint of heart! With 22 challenging questions covering a wide range of topics, only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Are you up for the challenge? Find out more by taking this quiz.
What was Jesse L. Lasky's primary occupation?
Actor
Musician
Painter
Film Producer
Which major film studio did Jesse L. Lasky co-found?
Universal Studios
Warner Bros.
Paramount Pictures
MGM
Who is Jesse L. Lasky's screenwriter son?
Michael L. Lasky
David L. Lasky
Jesse L. Lasky Jr.
Samuel L. Lasky
In which year was Jesse L. Lasky born?
1890
1900
1910
1880
What was the name of the company Jesse L. Lasky formed with Cecil B. DeMille and Samuel Goldwyn?
DeMille-Lasky Productions
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Lasky-Goldwyn Pictures
Lasky-DeMille Film Corporation
What was the first feature film produced by Jesse L. Lasky's company?
The Birth Of A Nation
The Great Train Robbery
The Squaw Man
Intolerance
In which city was Jesse L. Lasky born?
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York City
Chicago
What was Jesse L. Lasky's middle name?
Lawrence
Louis
Lucas
Leonard
In which year did Jesse L. Lasky pass away?
1968
1958
1948
1978
Which award did Jesse L. Lasky receive in 1948 for his contributions to the film industry?
Academy Award
Cecil B. DeMille Award
BAFTA
Golden Globe
Before co-founding Paramount Pictures, what was Jesse L. Lasky's profession?
Actor
Vaudeville Performer
Painter
Journalist
What was the first feature film produced by Paramount Pictures?
Intolerance
The Squaw Man
The Birth Of A Nation
The Great Train Robbery
Who were Jesse L. Lasky's partners in forming the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company?
William Fox And Marcus Loew
Louis B. Mayer And Irving Thalberg
Cecil B. DeMille And Samuel Goldwyn
D.W. Griffith And Adolph Zukor
What was the original name of Paramount Pictures?
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Universal Pictures
Warner Bros.
Which famous director began his career working for Jesse L. Lasky?
John Ford
Cecil B. DeMille
Orson Welles
Alfred Hitchcock
In what year did Jesse L. Lasky's company merge with Adolph Zukor's company to form Paramount Pictures?
1918
1912
1916
1914
Which famous silent film actress was discovered by Jesse L. Lasky?
Mary Pickford
Lillian Gish
Clara Bow
Gloria Swanson
What was the name of the award Jesse L. Lasky received in 1948 for his contributions to the film industry?
D.W. Griffith Award
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
Academy Honorary Award
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Which famous film composer was Jesse L. Lasky's brother-in-law?
Victor Young
Dimitri Tiomkin
Bernard Herrmann
Max Steiner
What was the name of Jesse L. Lasky's autobiography?
My Life In Hollywood
The Paramount Years
I Blow My Own Horn
From Vaudeville To Hollywood
Which of the following was founded by Jesse Louis Lasky?
The Walt Disney Company
Lucasfilm Animation
A Band Apart
Paramount Pictures
What was the date of Jesse Louis Lasky's death?
Jan 18, 1923
Feb 25, 1957
Jan 13, 1958
Sep 13, 1959
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