1. Cary Grant was born Archibald Leach in England in 1904. His childhood was an unhappy one. As a result he literally ran away from home at 14 to join the circus - or more accurately - an acrobatic troupe. Why was his childhood so unhappy? His father was an alcoholic. All of these His mother was committed to a mental institution when he was not yet ten. His father was a philanderer.

2. Archie travelled to America with Pender's stage troupe and stayed in the country after the group broke up. He made a living as a small time entertainer, using his acrobatic skills, and then returned to England to work in repertory. Eventually he headed to Hollywood to break into movies. Which studio finally gave him a small uncredited part in the 1932 movie "Singapore Sue"? MGM United Artists Warner Brothers Paramount

3. Cary Grant's lifestyle always attracted much speculation despite his many marriages. Early in his Hollywood career, he met another young actor on the set of the 1932 film "Hot Saturday". Randolph Scott and Cary Grant became good friends and shared a beach house together for over ten years. What was its name? The Love Nest Bachelor Hall Home Sweet Home Open House

4. When Grant's contract expired in 1937, he took what was considered by many to be the brave step of choosing his own projects. His instincts proved to be uncannily accurate, and the late 1930s and early 1940s, saw him star in a series of box office hits, with some of the most talented leading ladies Hollywood had to offer. Which film paired him with Katharine Hepburn, as he played an ex-husband determined to hijack his ex-wife's impending marriage? Bringing Up Baby Only Angels Have Wings Holiday The Philadelphia Story

5. Cary Grant teamed with director Alfred Hitchcock in four brilliantly successful films: "Suspicion" (1941), "Notorious" (1946), "To Catch a Thief" (1955) and "North by Northwest" (1959). Hitchcock was not overly fond of actors, but for Grant he made an exception. How did he describe him? A rare talent A man with a superb sense of timing The only actor I ever loved in my whole life An actor who always lights up the screen

6. Grant's success as a comedic actor with flawless timing, was never more evident than in the classic film which saw him team with Josephine Hull and Jean Adair. In which movie did his character discover that his two beloved aunts were not what they seemed? I Was a Male War Bride The Talk of the Town Once Upon a Honeymoon Arsenic and Old Lace

7. Cary Grant's impressive body of work was an eclectic mix of drama, suspense, comedy and of course romance. Nothing could be more romantic than to have a lovers' reunion on top of the Empire State Building. Deborah Kerr played Terry McKay to Grant's Nickie Ferrante. What was the name of this classic tear jerker? Kiss Them for Me Night and Day The Pride and the Passion An Affair to Remember

8. Grant married five times. His first wedding was in 1933 and his last was in 1981. Who was Cary Grant's last wife? Betsy Drake Barbara Hutton Dyan Cannon Barbara Harris

9. Grant's later years as an actor saw him form Grantley Productions - his own company. This allowed him even more freedom to choose his own roles. One of his final movies, set in World War 2, featured Grant as Walter Christopher Eckland. Eckland lived alone on an island in the Pacific, spotting enemy planes and filing intelligence reports. At least he thought he was alone - until he had visitors - all of them female and most of them children. What was the name of this delightful movie? The Grass is Greener Houseboat Father Goose Operation Petticoat

10. Grant made his last film "Walk,Don't Run" in 1966 and then decided he had had quite enough of movie roles. Despite the entreaties of some of Hollywood's leading directors, he could not be persuaded back in front of the camera. What did he do in the last years of his life? He directed several low budget films. He toured the US, discussing his films and career. He retired completely and had nothing more to do with the industry. He wrote suspense novels.