6 Degrees from Audie Murphy - Answers Thanks for partiscipating. If you started but just did not finish . . . here are the answers. I’m starting on the one for next year. What will the subject be??? Keep riding and see you next year. Easy Rider 1. What was Audie Murphy’s middle name? — Leon
2. What diminutive tough guy actor invited Murphy to Hollywood after seeing his picture on the cover of Life magazine in 1945? — James Cagney
3. To get his feet wet, Audie appears in a 1948 screwball comedy about a couple that buys a riding academy in New York. — Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven
4. Murphy’s first starring role came in 1949 in what movie? — Bad Boy
5. In Red Badge of Courage, Audie was just one of many WW II vets in the cast. Name some others. — Andy Devine, Cartoonist-Bill Mauldin, Arthur Hunnicutt, Royal Dano - plus several other, no one missed this one
6. What movie had the iconic line, “Badges? – We don’t need no stinkin badges”? — Treasure of the Sierra Madre - also accepted Blazing Saddles
7. Deputy Murphy battles claim jumpers led by a beautiful leader? A 1952 movie. — The Duel at Silver Creek
8. In this 1953 western, hired gun has second thoughts when he falls in love with would be victim’s daughter. — Gunsmoke
9. To Hell and Back held the record for Universal Studio’s highest grossing picture until what 1975 blockbuster? — Jaws
10.What major technical boo boo did the makers of To Hell and Back commit? — German soldiers wore WWI helmets throughout the movie
11.Murphy portrays a dedicated Indian agent who fights for their rights in what 1956 movie? — Walk the Proud Land
12.His leading lady later graduated to the role of Mrs. Robinson. Name her and the movie. — Anne Bancroft - The Graduate
13.In what movie did Faye Dunnaway say to Dustin Hoffman in her best southern drawl “I shall avert my eyes”? — Little Big Man
14.To get the payroll thru, James Stewart must face off against his train robbing brother – the Utica Kid – in what movie? — Night Passage
15.In Ride A Crooked Trail, Murphy as Joe Maybe, makes an odd couple with this actor who plays a judge. Name the other actor. — Walter Matthau
16.Murphy, as a notorious gun-for-hire, arrives in town. Who will be his next target in this late 50’s movie? — No Name on the Bullit - film character’s name also accepted 17.Against type, a cowardly sergeant stays behind while his men secure the enemy bunker against all odds. He then takes credit and eagerly expects a medal. — War is Hell
18.Framed former lawman returns to Texas from Mexico to clear his name. Mid 60’s film. — The Texican
19.In 1970, Murphy in his last role, plays Jesse James. — A Time for Dying
20.In 25 years spent in Hollywood, he made a total of 44 feature films.
21.On what Holiday was Audie killed in a plane crash at age 46? — Memorial Day Weekend
22.In 1996, the Texas Legislature and subsequently the Governor designated his birthday (June 20) as Audie Murphy Day in Texas. Name the Governor. — George W Bush
23.At the end of Ride the High Country and Once Upon a Time in the West, these two leading men wanted to die alone and with dignity. Name the two actors. — Joel McCrea, Jason Robards, Jr No one got the answer completely right.
24.Who did Sergio Leone want to play the role of Harmonica in Once Upon a Time in the West instead of Charles Bronson? — Clint Eastwood
25.What nationality was the author of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre? — German Der Schatz der Sierra Madre
26.John Huston, director of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, directed Audie Murphy in what early film? — Red Badge of Courage
27.Another movie (with Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, Chuck Conners) that might remind you of the big open country of western Nebraska. — The Big Country
28.This WW II vet served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific. Among his many films were: The Wild One, The Professionals, & Monte Walsh. Name him. — Lee Marvin
29.He turned down the leading roles in Jaws and Patton, but was glad he played a dual role in Cat Ballou and won an Academy Award.
30.In Saipan, he was wounded in his buttocks and received a Purple Heart.
31.He is also buried in Arlington National Cemetery next to what great heavyweight boxer? — Joe Louis
32.Audie Murphy, also a successful song writer, was recorded by Dean Martin, Eddy Arnold, Roy Clark etc. But he didn’t write the surprise hit that earned LM a Gold Record (a million copies in those days) in 1969. Name the song and another improbable singer from the same movie. — Wanderin’ Star, Clint Eastwood
Tie Breaker: What deceased actor was the first to portray James Bond? — Barry Nelson (about 1954 on TV) Suprisingly most entries got this one right.