Shirley Booth is honored for her role in "Come Back, Little Sheba" after its premiere

Shirley Booth is honored for her role in "Come Back, Little Sheba" after its premiere

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Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the Broadway film premiere of 'Comeback Little Sheba', highlighting Shirley Booth's acclaimed performance. The event, hosted by Paramount Pictures, featured notable attendees such as Barney Balaban and Adolf Zucker. Shirley Booth, celebrated for her first film role, received the New York Film Critics Award, marking her transition from stage to screen with dramatic excellence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original format of 'Comeback Little Sheba' before it became a film?

A television series

A radio show

A stage play

A novel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the star of both the stage and film versions of 'Comeback Little Sheba'?

Shirley Booth

Blossom Seeley

Mary Healy

Mrs. Balaban

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Paramount Pictures executive was present at the film premiere?

Adolf Zucker

Barney Balaban

William Inge

Alfred W. Schwalberg

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the director of 'Comeback Little Sheba'?

William Inge

Daniel Mann

Benny Fields

Peter Lynd Hayes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What award did Shirley Booth win for her first film role?

Tony Award

New York Film Critics Award

Golden Globe

Academy Award