Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Final Minnelli Trivia Contest Winner

Congratulations to Sandra Dunlap for winning a signed copy of Mark Griffin's new book "A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnelli." She had the correct answer of Jack Nicholson. He made an early screen appearance as Barbra Streisand's "ex-stepbrother" in Minnelli's final musical, "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever."

Monday, August 23, 2010

Final Chance - Vincente Minnelli Trivia

Congratulations to Derrick Casey for the correct answer to last week's trivia question. The answer is: Jack Benny. For having the right answer, Derrick won a free signed copy of Mark Griffin's new book: A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnelli.

This is your last chance to win a free copy too!

TRIVIA QUESTION: Which future superstar made an early screen appearance as Barbra Streisand's "ex-stepbrother" in Minnelli's final musical, "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever"?

Go to the Hundred or More Hidden Things facebook page and post your answer!

http://www.facebook.com/HundredOrMoreHiddenThings


The first person to answer correctly will receive a signed copy of the book.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Trivia for Classic Film Fans

Which comedian was considered for the role ultimately played by Spencer Tracy in Vincente Minnelli's Oscar-nominated comedy "Father of the Bride"?

Go to the facebook page for Mark Griffin's "A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnell" and post your answer!

http://www.facebook.com/HundredOrMoreHiddenThings

The first person to answer correctly will receive a signed copy of the book.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Congrats to our trivia winner!

Three cheers for Sara Freeman, who had the correct answer to our latest trivia question.

Her answer was: "Boys and Girls Like You and Me."

She has won a signed copy of "A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnelli."

Stay tuned for our next trivia question....

Friday, August 13, 2010

Today's Vincente Minnelli Trivia

Classic Film Fans:

Judy Garland performed a lovely Rodgers and Hammerstein tune for Vincente Minnelli's "Meet Me In St. Louis" but the number was dropped from the final version of the film. What was the title of the song?

Go to the facebook page for Mark Griffin's "A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnell" and post your answer!

http://www.facebook.com/HundredOrMoreHiddenThings

The first person to answer correctly will receive a signed copy of the book.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Get on the Vincente Minnelli Trivia Contest band wagon!

TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION:
Which major MGM star makes an unbilled cameo appearance in Vincente Minnelli's acclaimed musical "The Band Wagon"?

The first person to send the correct answer as a direct message to @movieswithmark on Twitter or post the correct answer on our facebook page at this link will win a signed copy of Mark Griffin's new biography A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnelli.

Good luck!