Western Stars Trivia Q&A

George O'Brien

Choose an answer from the four choices offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. In 1924, he was chosen by a famous director to play the youthful leading man in the epic Western, “The Iron Horse.” The movie’s success brought O'Brien overnight stardom. Who is this famous director?

2. He is the son of John O’Brien. His father held an important position, what was it?

3. In 1931, he plays the lead, Jim Lassiter in the “Riders of the Purple Sage.” The movie is based on this author’s novel. Who is the author?

4. He served in which branch of the military in World War One, World War Two, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War?

5. In the 1948, George O’Brien stars as the commanding officer of Fort Stark. What does O’Brien’s play?

6. In the 1938 “The Renegade Ranger” O’Brien’s leading lady would become one of Hollywood’s leading female stars. Who is this leading lady?

Check Your Answers

George O’Brien

• 1. John Ford is correct.
• 2. San Francisco police chief is correct.
• 3. Zane Grey is correct.
• 4. Navy is correct.
• 5. Major Mac Allshard is correct.
• 6. Rita Hayworth is correct.