Susan Hayward, Hollywood Bombshell Quiz

Answer: Edythe Marriner

Susan Hayward was born on June 30, 1918. She was the youngest of three children born to an Irish father and a Swedish mother. Paramount studio christened her Susan Hayward and thus the legendary actress began her journey.

Answer: Gone With The Wind

Hundreds of Hollywood hopefuls auditioned unsuccessfully, but Susan forged ahead taking bit parts in her effort to pay her dues in Hollywood.

Answer: Reap The Wild Wind

Susan played Cousin Drusilla Alston, a Southern belle. She showed her true versatility and resilience as an actress and was noticed by director Stuart Heisler, who cast her in his next film.

Answer: Jess Barker

This marriage was a rocky one from the beginning and ended with a messy custody battle over her twin sons. Purportedly there was a suicide attempt by Susan during this time.

Answer: I Want To Live

Hayward portrayed the gritty Barbara Graham who was sentenced to the gas chamber for a series of petty crimes.

Answer: Grauman's Chinese Theatre

At that time, Hayward was at the peak of her career and a much sought after actress. Hayward's footprints were the only ones set in gold dust.

Answer: Floyd Eaton Chalkley

Susan's husband died suddenly on 9th January 1966. Broken hearted and forlorn, Hayward left Hollywood for five years to grieve her loss.

Answer: Valley of The Dolls

Hayward filled the role of a stage star named Helen Lawson. Hayward's role as the foul mouthed diva was considered a gutsy move. Going against her good girl standard, Hayward played the rowdy part to perfection.

Answer: March 14, 1975

Susan Hayward passed away in her Hollywood home. Per her request, Hayward was laid to rest in the grave adjacent to that of her husband Eaton Chalkley in Carrollton, Georgia where the two had lived happily before his sudden death. After her death, it was discovered that a large number of actors and film personnel who'd worked on "The Conqueror" in St. George, Utah, had died of cancer, as she did; the site's proximity to atomic bomb testing was certain, but nothing ever proven.

Answer: Back Street

This was a tearjerker for sure. The on screen chemistry between John Gavin and Hayward was very touching. Get your hanky; it's a chick flick. If you'll notice, the color purple is prominently seen in many scenes.
You'll see other actors you recognize such as Hayden Rorke (Dr. Bellows of "I Dream of Jeannie") and Natalie Schafer (Lovey Howell of "Gilligan's Island", both times dressed in purple).

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