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Carol Lynely starred in a biography of Jean Harlow. At about the same time, another movie about Harlow was released. Who was the star?

    Carroll Baker. Neither one was considered all that good

Raymond Massey did a great job as 'Abe Lincoln in Illinois'. Who starred as Abe in 'Young Mr. Lincoln'?
    Henry Fonda. Stick with the Massey version

Liz Taylor's most famous role may be 'Cleopatra'. Who played the role before Liz?
    Claudette Colbert. Anything has to be better than the Taylor version

Tom Selleck starred in a movie about Christopher Columbus. What actor played Columbus in a movie that was released at about the same time?
    Gerard Depardieu. Simultaneous inspiration - or simple copying?

The most familiar actor to play Tarzan was Johnny Weissmuller. Who else played the role?
    Lex Barker. Rathbone was one of many who played Sherlock Holmes

David Birney played Serpico in the TV series. Who played Serpico in the movie of the same name?
    Al Pacino. Early in his career

Michael Rennie starred as Harry Lime in the TV series, 'The Third Man'. Who starred in the movie (as Harry Lime's friend)?
    Joseph Cotten. With Orson Welles.

Flora Robson often played Queen Elizabeth - but she didn't have that role in 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex' or in "The Virgin Queen". Who did?
    Bette Davis. A comeback role of sorts for Davis.

A new movie about Joan of Arc has recently been released. Who played Joan in the old classic?
    Ingrid Bergman. Not her best film.

Kevin Costner starred in 'JFK' (although he didn't play John Kennedy). Who starred as Kennedy in 'PT 109'?
    Cliff Robertson. Remember when presidents were heroes?


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