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You’ll be tickled pink recalling all the adventures of the inept French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
The role of Clouseau was originated by which actor?
Peter Sellers
The role of Clouseau was originated by Peter Sellers. Steve Martin portrayed Inspector Clouseau in two films, but didn’t create the character. Blake Edwards directed and co-wrote the films. David Niven portrayed the infamous jewel thief nicknamed “The Phantomâ€
Blake Edwards
Steve Martin
David Niven
Who composed the memorable tune that plays over the opening credits, and stars an animated pink panther?
Pink Floyd
Herb Albert
Harry Mancini
Henri Mancini composed the jazz-based theme music that played over the opening credits as well as during suspenseful sequences in the film.
Dizzy Gillespie
What or who is the Pink Panther?
A large, pink diamond with a flaw at its center said to resemble a leaping pink panther
The Pink Panther is a large, pink diamond which contains a flaw which when held up to the light forms the image of a leaping pink panther.
Chief Inspector Charles LaRousse Dreyfus
Inspector Clouseau
Inspector Clouseau’s manservant
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Who is the French journalist speaking to?“Do you know if the killer was a man or woman?†“Well of course I know that! What else is there? A kitten?â€
Chief Commissioner Larocque
Yuri
Ponton
Inspector Clouseau
Inspector Clouseau takes every question literally or misinterprets the question colossally.
Who is Ponton talking to? [asking Ponton about his wife] Tell me about her. Ponton: I consider her the most beautiful woman in the world. [pauses] Ponton: What about yourself? No, I don't consider myself a beautiful woman.
Inspector Clouseaus
The correct answer is Inspector Clouseau who hilariously takes every question literally.
Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Yuri
None of the above
Who is Inspector Clouseau talking to? Clouseau: [talking about the vase stuck on his right hand] “Is this vase of great value?†“It is a worthless imitation. [slams the vase on the nearby desk in order to break it, but ends up breaking both the vase and the table in the process] But that desk was... pricelessâ€
Yuri
Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Inspector Clouseau’s is talking to Chief Inspector Dreyfus while trying to free the vase that is stuck to his hand.
Ponton
None of the above
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Who is constantly driven to distraction by Clouseau's bungling and is eventually driven insane.
François, Dreyfus' assistant
Sir Charles Litton, The Phantom
Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Normally, driven to distraction by Clouseau, “In The Return of the Pink Panther†Chief Inspector Dreyfus is driven insane. In the “Pink Panther Strikes Again,†Dreyfus is about to be released but relapses when Clouseau shows up.
None of the above
Another favorite character is Clouseau’s manservant who is an expert in martial arts. What is the character’s name?
Tito Fong
Carl Fong
Fen Swong
Cato Fong
The running gag is that Clouseau instructed Cato to attack him unexpectedly, to keep Clouseau's combat skills and vigilance sharp.
Cato was one character who was continually portrayed by one person? What is that actor’s name?
Bruce Lee
Jackie Chan
Herbert W. "Burt" Kwouk
Mr. Kwouk has a very long and successful career. Highlights include Kwouk appearing in four James Bond films as well as many TV shows such as Danger Man, The Saint, Man of the World and the Sentimental Agent. The list goes on and on.
None of the above
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Cato’s character took on a bigger role in subsequent films, how so?
Cato helps Clouseau on some cases
In “Revenge of the Pink Panther†Cato, believing his master to be dead, runs a covert brothel in Clouseau's apartment
In “Curse of the Pink Panther†Cato opens yet another brothel and turns Clouseau's apartment into a museum featuring the inspector’s disguises
All of the above
Cato helped Clouseau on cases including one where Cato wears spectacles as a disguise but collides with various objects when it impairs his vision. He also played a larger role in “Revenge of the Pink Panther†and “Curse of the Pink Panther.â€
Although Peter Sellers was the quintessential Inspector Clouseau, who else portrayed the bumbling detective?
Alan Arkin
Steve Martin
Roger Moore
All of the above
Alan Arkin starred in the film “Inspector Clouseau†but Peter Sellers, Blake Edwards and Henry Mancini were not involved in the making of that film. Roger Moore in “Curse of the Pink Panther†is Clouseau after having plastic surgery to disguise his identity, but it is just a cameo role. That film had a dismal box office performance. However, when Steve Martin played Inspector Clouseau in “The Pink Panther†it was a box office success, enough so that “The Pink Panther 2†starring Steve Martin came to the big screen three years later.
Who has played Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus?
Herbert Lom
Kevin Kline
John Cleese
All of the above
Herbert Lom famously gave this character a pronounced tic which occurred under stress...and an accompanying childlike giggle when plotting Clouseau's murder. Kevin Kline portrayed the character in the 2006 “The Pink Panther†while John Cleese portrayed the character in “The Pink Panther 2â€.
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“The Phantomâ€, played by David Niven is a jewel thief, who serves as the primary villain in the first film. What happened in later films when Niven was frail and aging?
David Niven made cameo appearances
Niven’s voice was dubbed by impressionist Rich Little
Christopher Plummer portrayed The Phantom in the “Return of the Pink Pantherâ€
All of the above
David Niven made cameo appearances and his voice was dubbed by impressionist Rich Little. Also, Christopher Plummer portrayed The Phantom in the “Return of the Pink Pantherâ€.
Who was Professor Auguste Balls?
Cato’s assistant in cleaning up Clouseau’s home after one of his surprise attacks
Clouseau’s tailor
An eccentric shop owner who supplies Clouseau with disguises
Professor Auguste Balls was portrayed by Graham Stark and Harvey Korman in various Pink Panther films.
None of the above
Here’s the plot. What was the name of the film? A mysterious thief seizes the Pink Panther diamond and leaves a white glove marked with a gold-tinted "P". With its national treasure once again missing, the Shah of Lugash requests the assistance of Inspector Clouseau who recovered the diamond the last time it was stolen.
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther came out in theaters seven years after the original Inspector Clouseau movie.
Pink Panther Strikes Again
A Shot in the Dark
Curse of the Pink Panther
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One more! Here’s the plot. What was the name of the film? To prove that he still is a strong and powerful leader of the French Syndicate, Philippe Douvier decides to kill Clouseau. Once Clouseau's mistaken death has been announced, the former Chief Inspector, feels better and is released from the mental hospital. Clouseau tries to take advantage of his "death" and goes under cover with Cato to find out who tried to assassinate him.
A Shot in the Dark
Pink Panther Strikes Again
Revenge of the Pink Panther
Revenge of the Pink Panther was the fourth Pink Panther film and came to theaters in 1978.
Curse of the Pink Panther
Final one! Name the movie, here’s the plot: Clouseau investigates the murder of a man at a country house. The owner of the house always seems to know more than he should, and although the evidence continually suggests that the maid Maria committed the crime, Clouseau always does the opposite expected of him, much to the disgruntlement of his superior, Dreyfus.
Pink Panther Strikes Again
Pink Panther 2
Curse of the Pink Panther
Shot in the Dark
Shot in the Dark, the 1964 film.
Which one of these celebrities guest-starred in the Pink Panther films?
Elke Summers
Elke Summers guest starred in Shot in the Dark, the 1964 film. Kate Jackson and Farrah Fawcett starred in Charlie Angels. Zsa Zsa Gabor played the leading roles in 1952 film, Moulin Rouge.
Kate Jackson
Farrah Fawcett
Zsa Zsa Gabor
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Can you name another actress who starred in a Pink Panther film?
Lindsay Wagner
Dyan Cannon
Dyann Cannon portrayed Simone Legree in the Revenge of the Pink Panther. Lindsay Wagner portrayed the Bionic Woman. Eva Gabor is known for her role in Green Acres. And Linda Carter played Wonder Woman.
Eva Gabor
Linda Carter
It must be noted that Beyoncé starred in “The Pink Pantherâ€. What was the name of the character she portrayed?
Sasha Fierce
Foxxy Cleopatra
Felicia
Xania
Beyoncé played international pop star Xania in The Pink Panther, the 2006 film starring Steve Martin. Beyoncé played Foxxy Cleopatra in the third Austin Powers movie. Shasha Fierce is Beyoncé's on-stage alter ego.
Roberto Remigio Benigni, co-wrote, directed and acted in the 1997 film, Life Is Beautiful. What you may not know is he starred in one of the Pink Panther films. Which one?
Revenge of the Pink Panther
The Curse of the Pink Panther
Son of the Pink Panther
Roberto Remigio Benigni, portrayed Inspector Clouseau's son in Son of the Pink Panther. The film was not a commercial success.
The Pink Panther
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Besides starring in the opening and closing credits, where else could you see the animated Pink Panther?
Saturday mornings in the animated cartoon, The Pink Panther Show
The Pink Panther character, designed by Hawley Pratt and Friz Freleng, was so popular it had its own series of animated cartoons on Saturday mornings. The Pink Panther did endorse products on TV, most notably for Owens Corning Fiberglas insulation but not pink paint.
On Sesame Street
Endorsing pink paint on TV commercials
None of the above
Even the Pink Panther animated cartoons have a history, how did the animated series come about?
It began when the title sequence was adapted into a series of theatrical animated shorts
It began when additional animated shorts were produced for both theatre and TV release
It began when the shorts were aired on The Pink Panther Show
All of the above
It began when the title sequence was adapted into a series of theatrical animated shorts. More shorts were produced for both theatre and TV release with the shorts produced for TV airing on the cartoon, The Pink Panther Show.
What did the first Pink Panther short film win in 1964?
The Academy Award for best song
The local cartoonist award for best animated character
Academy Award for Animated Short Film
The first Pink Panther short won the 1964 Academy Award for Animated Short Film.
None of the above
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Did you ever wonder who voiced Inspector Clouseau in the animated Pink Panther cartoon? It is one of these actors, but which one?
George Clooney
Brian George
The voice of Inspector Clouseau was Brian George, well known for portraying the Pakistani restaurateur Babu Bhatt on Seinfeld and the father of Raj Koothrappali on The Big Bang Theory. Dan Castellaneta is the voice of Muck Luck and Voodoo Man in the Pink Panther cartoon, as well as the voice of Homer Simpson and Crusty the Clown. George Clooney and Dan Aykroyd were not involved in the animated cartoon.
Dan Castellaneta
Dan Aykroyd
Who voiced The Little Man, the main antagonist in the cartoon who always has a plan to get rid of the teenaged Panther in an antagonistic manner?
Wallace Shawn
The voice of the Little Man was Wallace Shawn. Wallace Shawn is known for his role in The Princess Bride, My Dinner with Andre and the voice of Rex the Dinousaur in Toy Story among other credits. The comedian, Joe Piscopo, voiced The Dogfather. Mat Damen and John Belushi were not involved in the animated cartoon.
Matt Damen
John Belushi
Joe Piscopo
There was another film in the Pink Panther series when Sellers unexpectedly passed away. What was the name of that film?
Forever Pink
The Unstoppable Pink Panther
Romance of the Pink Panther
Romance of the Pink Panther was to be the next film in the Pink Panther series. However, the unexpected death of Peter Sellers in July 1980 led to the project's eventual abandonment.
Run Pink Panther, Run
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Besides starring as Inspector Clouseau, what other role did Peter Sellers in Romance of the Pink Panther?
Co-writer
Peter Seller was a co-writer. Romance of the Pink Panther written by Peter Sellers and Jim Moloney from Moloney's original story treatment, was originally scheduled to have begun filming in September or October 1980, for a summer release in 1981.
Co-producer
Director
None of the above
Although shooting was eventually abandoned, it was first delayed, why?
Sellers’ choice of co-star was not available
Herbert Lom who portrayed Chief Commissioner Dreyer was still negotiating his contract
Cato was in China completing an exercise/martial arts video
Sellers was expected to undergo open heart surgery
Shooting of Romance of the Pink Panther was delayed until early 1981 as Sellers was expected to first undergo open heart surgery.
Trial of the Pink Panther was produced after Peter Sellers’ death. How was that accomplished?
Editing unused material from the Pink Panther Strikes Again
Using scenes from previously released Pink Panther films
Using a Peter Sellers stand in, when his face was not shown
All of the above
Trial of the Pink Panther edited unused material from Pink Panther Strikes Again as well as scenes from previously released Pink Panther films. Also a stand in was used to complete the scene if needed. Although the film was intended as a tribute to Sellers, after its release Sellers' widow Lynne Frederick successfully sued Edwards and the studio for tarnishing her late husband's memory.
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In the theatres, how did Trial of the Pink Panther do?
It was a commercial success
It was a commercial failure
Trial of the Pink Panther was a critical and commercial failure.
It was never shown
It was a commercial failure but did well in syndication
The Pink Panther may not be out of our lives, except in re-runs, in March 31, 2014, what did Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer announce?
They will resurrect “Shot in the Dark†and update it for today
They will produce a comedy hour with Steve Martin portraying Inspector Clouseau
They will develop a new live-action and CG hybrid Pink Panther film
In March 31, 2014, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer announced that they will develop a new live-action and CG hybrid Pink Panther film. This film will not focus on Inspector Clouseau but will focus instead on The Pink Panther.
None of the above
This live-action and CG hybrid film is set to be directed by a well-known animated film director. Who is that person?
Steven Spielberg
David Silverman
This live-action and CG hybrid film is set to be directed by David Silverman, an American animator best known for directing numerous episodes of The Simpsons, as well as The Simpsons Movie.
George Lucas
Oliver Stone
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The producers slated for this live-action and CG hybrid film are also well known, who are they?
Walter Mirisch and Julie Andrews
The producers slated for this live-action and CG hybrid film are Walter Mirisch and Julie Andrews. Walter Mirish is the executive producer of the original “Pink Panther†films and television series. And Julie Andrews is wife of the late Pink Panther director, Blake Edwards, as well as an Academy Award-winning actress. As of March 2015, the film is still in development.
The Wachowski siblings
Quentin Tarantino
Jerry Bruckheimer
The final burning question is how can you get more Pink Panther in your life?
Pink Panther Action Figures
Pink Panther Backpacks
Pink Panther Stuffed Toys
All of the above
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