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The 1951 Technicolor musical film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was directed by David Butler.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was indeed a 1951 Technicolor musical directed by David Butler.
William Jacobs was the cinematographer for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Answer: False
Explanation: William Jacobs was the producer of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*, while Wilfred M. Cline was the cinematographer.
*Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The official release date for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was October 10, 1951.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film was officially released on October 10, 1951.
*Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* had a running time of 100 minutes.
Answer: False
Explanation: The film's running time was 87 minutes.
The film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was produced in the United States and filmed in English.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film was produced in the United States and filmed in the English language.
The film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* is a drama that utilized black and white cinematography.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* is a Technicolor musical film, not a black and white drama.
David Butler also directed *Calamity Jane* in 1953.
Answer: True
Explanation: David Butler's filmography includes *Calamity Jane* (1953).
Who directed the 1951 Technicolor musical film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: David Butler
Explanation: David Butler directed the 1951 Technicolor musical film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Who served as the producer for the 1951 musical film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: William Jacobs
Explanation: William Jacobs was the producer for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Who was the cinematographer responsible for the visual style of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Wilfred M. Cline
Explanation: Wilfred M. Cline served as the cinematographer for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
What company distributed *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Warner Bros. Pictures
Explanation: Warner Bros. Pictures was the distributor for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
When was *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* officially released?
Answer: October 10, 1951
Explanation: The official release date for the film was October 10, 1951.
What was the reported running time of the film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: 87 minutes
Explanation: The film had a reported running time of 87 minutes.
What type of film is *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*, and what technical process was used?
Answer: A musical film (jukebox musical), produced using Technicolor.
Explanation: *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* is a Technicolor jukebox musical.
Which of these films was also directed by David Butler, according to the provided context?
Answer: Road to Morocco (1942)
Explanation: David Butler's filmography includes *Road to Morocco* (1942).
The screenplay for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was solely written by Harry Clork.
Answer: False
Explanation: The screenplay for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was a collaborative effort, written by Harry Clork, Roland Kibbee, and Peter Milne.
*Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* is an adaptation of the 1933 play *The Gold Diggers*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The film is an adaptation of the 1919 play *The Gold Diggers*, not a 1933 play.
*Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was the second film adaptation of Avery Hopwood's play *The Gold Diggers*.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was the fourth film adaptation of Avery Hopwood's play *The Gold Diggers*.
*Gold Diggers of 1935* is listed as one of the film adaptations of Avery Hopwood's play *The Gold Diggers*.
Answer: True
Explanation: *Gold Diggers of 1935* is indeed listed among the adaptations of *The Gold Diggers* play.
Which of the following individuals was NOT credited with writing the screenplay for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Avery Hopwood
Explanation: Harry Clork, Roland Kibbee, and Peter Milne wrote the screenplay. Avery Hopwood wrote the original play *The Gold Diggers* on which the film was based, but not the screenplay itself.
What earlier work served as the basis for the film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: The 1919 play 'The Gold Diggers' by Avery Hopwood
Explanation: The film is a musical adaptation of Avery Hopwood's 1919 play *The Gold Diggers*.
How many film adaptations of Avery Hopwood's play *The Gold Diggers* preceded *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Three
Explanation: *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was the fourth film adaptation, meaning three preceded it.
Dennis Morgan, Virginia Mayo, and Gene Nelson were the primary stars of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film's primary stars were indeed Dennis Morgan, Virginia Mayo, and Gene Nelson.
Virginia Mayo's singing voice in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was dubbed by Bonnie Lou Williams.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bonnie Lou Williams provided the dubbed singing voice for Virginia Mayo in the film.
Dennis Morgan played the character of Theodore (Ted) Lansing in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dennis Morgan portrayed Vince Nichols, while Gene Nelson played Theodore (Ted) Lansing.
Virginia Mayo portrayed the character of Carol in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Answer: True
Explanation: Virginia Mayo was cast as the character Carol in the film.
Lucille Norman played the character of Abby in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Answer: True
Explanation: Lucille Norman portrayed the character of Abby in the film.
S.Z. Sakall portrayed the character of Felix 'Uncle Felix' Hoff in the film.
Answer: True
Explanation: S.Z. Sakall was cast as Felix 'Uncle Felix' Hoff.
Which trio of actors were the primary stars featured in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Dennis Morgan, Virginia Mayo, Gene Nelson
Explanation: Dennis Morgan, Virginia Mayo, and Gene Nelson were the primary stars of the film.
Whose singing voice was dubbed for Virginia Mayo in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Bonnie Lou Williams
Explanation: Bonnie Lou Williams dubbed Virginia Mayo's singing voice in the film.
Who portrayed the character of Vince Nichols in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Dennis Morgan
Explanation: Dennis Morgan played the role of Vince Nichols.
Who was cast as Theodore (Ted) Lansing in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Gene Nelson
Explanation: Gene Nelson was cast as Theodore (Ted) Lansing.
Who played the character of Abby in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Lucille Norman
Explanation: Lucille Norman portrayed the character of Abby.
Irene Morra was responsible for composing the uncredited music for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Irene Morra was the film's editor, while Howard Jackson composed the uncredited music for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
As a jukebox musical, *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* features original songs composed specifically for the film.
Answer: False
Explanation: As a jukebox musical, *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* features popular, pre-existing songs from the 1910s to the 1930s, not original compositions for the film.
The songs 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine' and 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips' were included in the film from *Gold Diggers of Broadway*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film included 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine' and 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips' from *Gold Diggers of Broadway*.
The songs 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine' and 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips' were performed by Gene Nelson and Virginia Mayo in the film.
Answer: False
Explanation: These songs were performed by Dennis Morgan and Lucille Norman in the film.
Joe Burke and Al Dubin wrote the music and lyrics for 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine' and 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips'.
Answer: True
Explanation: Joe Burke and Al Dubin are credited with writing the music and lyrics for these songs.
Harry Warren and Al Dubin collaborated on the music and lyrics for 'We're in the Money'.
Answer: True
Explanation: Harry Warren and Al Dubin are credited as the music and lyric writers for 'We're in the Money'.
Ernest R. Ball, Chauncey Olcott, and George Graff Jr. are credited with writing 'With a Song in My Heart'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart wrote 'With a Song in My Heart', while Ernest R. Ball, Chauncey Olcott, and George Graff Jr. wrote 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling'.
The song 'Lullaby of Broadway' was included in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Answer: False
Explanation: While 'Lullaby of Broadway' is a notable song from *The Gold Diggers* adaptations, it was not included in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*.
Which of the following songs from previous *Gold Diggers* films was NOT included in *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Lullaby of Broadway
Explanation: While 'Lullaby of Broadway' is associated with *The Gold Diggers* adaptations, the film *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* specifically included 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine', 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips', and 'We're in the Money'.
Who performed the songs 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine' and 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips' in the film?
Answer: Dennis Morgan and Lucille Norman
Explanation: Dennis Morgan and Lucille Norman performed these songs in the film.
Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine' and 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips'?
Answer: Joe Burke and Al Dubin
Explanation: Joe Burke and Al Dubin are credited with the music and lyrics for these songs.
Who composed the music for the songs 'Man Is a Necessary Evil' and 'The Mambo Man'?
Answer: Sonny Burke
Explanation: Sonny Burke composed the music for 'Man Is a Necessary Evil' and 'The Mambo Man'.
Who were the lyricist and composer for the song 'Vienna Dreams'?
Answer: Irving Caesar and Rudolf Sieczynski
Explanation: Rudolf Sieczynski composed the music and Irving Caesar wrote the lyrics for 'Vienna Dreams'.
Who collaborated on both the music and lyrics for the song 'We're in the Money'?
Answer: Harry Warren and Al Dubin
Explanation: Harry Warren and Al Dubin collaborated on the music and lyrics for 'We're in the Money'.
Who are the credited music and lyric writers for 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling'?
Answer: Ernest R. Ball, Chauncey Olcott, George Graff Jr.
Explanation: Ernest R. Ball, Chauncey Olcott, and George Graff Jr. are credited with writing 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling'.
Who wrote the music and lyrics for 'With a Song in My Heart'?
Answer: Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
Explanation: Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart wrote the music and lyrics for 'With a Song in My Heart'.
Who were the musical talents behind 'The Birth of the Blues'?
Answer: Ray Henderson, B. G. DeSylva, and Lew Brown
Explanation: Ray Henderson, B. G. DeSylva, and Lew Brown are credited with the music and lyrics for 'The Birth of the Blues'.
Who composed the music and lyrics for 'Jalousie 'Tango Tzigane''?
Answer: Jacob Gade and Vera Bloom
Explanation: Jacob Gade composed the music and Vera Bloom wrote the lyrics for 'Jalousie 'Tango Tzigane''.
The plot of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* centers on three theatrical girls in New York City seeking fame.
Answer: False
Explanation: The plot centers on three theatrical girls in Las Vegas seeking husbands, not New York City seeking fame.
In the film's plot, June has a crush on dancer Ted Lansing, who is in love with Abby.
Answer: True
Explanation: The plot details confirm that June has a crush on Ted Lansing, who is in love with Abby.
What is the central premise of the plot for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: Three theatrical girls in Las Vegas seeking husbands.
Explanation: The plot centers on three theatrical girls in Las Vegas who are seeking husbands.
*Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* generated $18 million in US rentals.
Answer: False
Explanation: The film generated $1.8 million in US rentals, not $18 million.
Howard Thompson of *The New York Times* gave *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* a positive review.
Answer: False
Explanation: Howard Thompson gave the film a negative review, describing it as a 'feeble excuse for a musical romance'.
Howard Thompson's review of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* was published on September 1, 1951.
Answer: True
Explanation: The review was published in *The New York Times* on September 1, 1951.
The Wikipedia page for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* is classified as a comprehensive article about a musical film.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Wikipedia page is classified as a stub article, indicating it is short and needs expansion.
The image associated with *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* is primarily a cast photo.
Answer: False
Explanation: The image associated with the film is a promotional poster, not primarily a cast photo.
What was the box office performance of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* in terms of US rentals?
Answer: $1.8 million
Explanation: The film generated $1.8 million in US rentals.
What was Howard Thompson's critical assessment of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* in *The New York Times*?
Answer: He described it as a 'feeble excuse for a musical romance' with 'banal, wafer-thin goings-on'.
Explanation: Howard Thompson's review was negative, criticizing the film as a 'feeble excuse for a musical romance' with 'banal, wafer-thin goings-on'.
When was Howard Thompson's negative review of *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* published?
Answer: September 1, 1951
Explanation: The review was published on September 1, 1951.
What is the classification of the Wikipedia page for *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine*?
Answer: A stub article about a musical film
Explanation: The Wikipedia page is classified as a stub article about a musical film.