Movie stars come out for the 1936 National Air Races at Los Angeles

Movie stars come out for the 1936 National Air Races at Los Angeles

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Arts, History, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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The video covers the 1936 National Air Races, opened by Ruth Chatterton. It features the Army 17th attack group's precision flying and highlights Blanche Noise as the first woman to win the Bendix race. Hollywood celebrities like Douglas Fairbanks and Harold Lloyd are also present, adding glamour to the event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who officially opened the 1936 National Air Races?

Cary Grant

Blanche Noise

Ruth Chatterton

Douglas Fairbanks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main highlight of the Army 17th attack group's performance?

Parachute jumping

Precision flying

Night flying

Aerobatic stunts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first woman to win the Bendix race?

Blanche Noise

Amelia Earhart

Harriet Quimby

Ruth Chatterton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Hollywood star was NOT mentioned as attending the Air Races?

Charlie Chaplin

Cary Grant

Harold Lloyd

Douglas Fairbanks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general reaction of Hollywood stars to the Air Races?

Indifference

Enthusiasm

Confusion

Criticism