Gottfried Helnwein's Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams
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What is the title of the painting by Gottfried Helnwein?

  • The Lonely Diner
  • Nighthawks
  • Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams (correct)
  • Boulevard of Broken Dreams

    • What time of day is depicted in the painting?

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Early evening
  • Late at night (correct)

    • What is the profession of the person standing behind the counter?

  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Film director
  • Barman (correct)

    • Which of the following actors is NOT depicted in the painting?

    <p>Marlon Brando</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How old was Humphrey Bogart when he started working for the Warner Film Studio?

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the ship in one of Humphrey Bogart's most famous films?

    <p>The African Queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Humphrey Bogart die?

    <p>1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What honor was bestowed upon Humphrey Bogart by the American Film Institute in 1999?

    <p>The greatest male star in the history of American cinema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere of the painting Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams?

    <p>Bleak and lonely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nationality of the painter Gottfried Helnwein?

    <p>Austrian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occupation of the woman smiling in the painting?

    <p>Film star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event did Humphrey Bogart join at the age of 18?

    <p>The navy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many films did Humphrey Bogart make?

    <p>More than 30 films</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Humphrey Bogart die?

    <p>In his sleep at his home in Hollywood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous painting that Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams is based on?

    <p>A painting by Edward Hopper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the film in which Humphrey Bogart starred with a ship?

    <p>The African Queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common factor among the four people depicted in the painting?

    <p>They are all famous American stars from the 20th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the year 1899 in Humphrey Bogart's life?

    <p>He was born in New York.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the studio where Humphrey Bogart started working at the age of 40?

    <p>Warner Film Studio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous film where Humphrey Bogart starred with a ship?

    <p>The African Queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occupation of the man standing next to Marilyn Monroe in the painting?

    <p>Actor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the year 1957 in Humphrey Bogart's life?

    <p>He died in his sleep at his home in Hollywood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the profession of the person standing behind the counter in the original painting?

    <p>Barman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nationality of the original painter of the painting that Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams is based on?

    <p>American</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams

    • The painting is a copy of a famous painting by Edward Hopper, but with four famous American stars from the 20th century.
    • The scene is set late at night in a diner in the USA during the 1950s.

    Characters in the Painting

    • The barman is Elvis Presley, known as 'the king of rock 'n' roll'.
    • The man on the left is the actor James Dean.
    • The woman is the film star Marilyn Monroe.
    • The man in the blue suit is the actor Humphrey Bogart.

    Humphrey Bogart's Life

    • Born in New York on Christmas Day, 1899.
    • At 18, he joined the navy and tried various jobs before becoming interested in theatre.
    • Had small parts in Broadway shows for many years before joining Warner Film Studio at 40.
    • Became a big star and the highest paid actor in the world, making over 30 films.
    • Famous films include The African Queen and Casablanca.
    • Died in his sleep at his home in Hollywood in 1957.
    • Named the greatest male star in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute in 1999.

    Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams

    • The painting is a copy of a famous painting by Edward Hopper, but with four famous American stars from the 20th century.
    • The scene is set late at night in a diner in the USA during the 1950s.

    Characters in the Painting

    • The barman is Elvis Presley, known as 'the king of rock 'n' roll'.
    • The man on the left is the actor James Dean.
    • The woman is the film star Marilyn Monroe.
    • The man in the blue suit is the actor Humphrey Bogart.

    Humphrey Bogart's Life

    • Born in New York on Christmas Day, 1899.
    • At 18, he joined the navy and tried various jobs before becoming interested in theatre.
    • Had small parts in Broadway shows for many years before joining Warner Film Studio at 40.
    • Became a big star and the highest paid actor in the world, making over 30 films.
    • Famous films include The African Queen and Casablanca.
    • Died in his sleep at his home in Hollywood in 1957.
    • Named the greatest male star in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute in 1999.

    Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams

    • The painting is a copy of a famous painting by Edward Hopper, but with four famous American stars from the 20th century.
    • The scene is set late at night in a diner in the USA during the 1950s.

    Characters in the Painting

    • The barman is Elvis Presley, known as 'the king of rock 'n' roll'.
    • The man on the left is the actor James Dean.
    • The woman is the film star Marilyn Monroe.
    • The man in the blue suit is the actor Humphrey Bogart.

    Humphrey Bogart's Life

    • Born in New York on Christmas Day, 1899.
    • At 18, he joined the navy and tried various jobs before becoming interested in theatre.
    • Had small parts in Broadway shows for many years before joining Warner Film Studio at 40.
    • Became a big star and the highest paid actor in the world, making over 30 films.
    • Famous films include The African Queen and Casablanca.
    • Died in his sleep at his home in Hollywood in 1957.
    • Named the greatest male star in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute in 1999.

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