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What is the title of the painting by Gottfried Helnwein?
What time of day is depicted in the painting?
What is the profession of the person standing behind the counter?
Which of the following actors is NOT depicted in the painting?
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How old was Humphrey Bogart when he started working for the Warner Film Studio?
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What was the name of the ship in one of Humphrey Bogart's most famous films?
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What year did Humphrey Bogart die?
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What honor was bestowed upon Humphrey Bogart by the American Film Institute in 1999?
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What is the atmosphere of the painting Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams?
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What is the nationality of the painter Gottfried Helnwein?
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What is the occupation of the woman smiling in the painting?
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What event did Humphrey Bogart join at the age of 18?
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How many films did Humphrey Bogart make?
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Where did Humphrey Bogart die?
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What is the name of the famous painting that Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams is based on?
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What is the name of the film in which Humphrey Bogart starred with a ship?
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What is the common factor among the four people depicted in the painting?
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What is the significance of the year 1899 in Humphrey Bogart's life?
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What is the name of the studio where Humphrey Bogart started working at the age of 40?
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What is the name of the famous film where Humphrey Bogart starred with a ship?
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What is the occupation of the man standing next to Marilyn Monroe in the painting?
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What is the significance of the year 1957 in Humphrey Bogart's life?
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What is the profession of the person standing behind the counter in the original painting?
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What is the nationality of the original painter of the painting that Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams is based on?
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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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Explore the iconic painting Nighthawks: Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Gottfried Helnwein, depicting a 1950s American diner scene, and test your knowledge of its symbolism and details.
