He's Not Just Ashley!

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1. In 1939, Leslie starred in 'Intermezzo' with a co-star making her American movie debut. Who was she? Gene Marshall Simone Simon Ingrid Bergman Alida Valli

2. He was the obvious choice to play Ashley Wilkes in the public's mind, but Leslie wasn't at all interested in the role. How did producer David O. Selznick persuade Leslie to take the part? Provided him the opportunity to produce 'Intermezzo'. Bought him a string of polo ponies Doubled his usual salary Offered Leslie's daughter Ruth a small part in 'GWTW'

3. 'It's Love I'm After' is a screwball comedy about a love triangle. Leslie and Bette Davis play a constantly warring couple. Who completes the triangle? Olivia De Havilland Kay Francis Marion Davies Claudette Colbert

4. In 1941, Leslie wrote and appeared (uncredited) in a short film that featured soldiers from three British Commonwealth nations. What was it called? 'The House I Live In' 'From the Four Corners' 'Why We Fight' 'Know Your Enemy'

5. How many Academy Award nominations did Leslie receive throughout his career? 1 3 2 0

6. In 1936, Leslie starred as Alan Squires in 'The Petrified Forest'. Who plays the on-the-lam gangster who lets Alan have it -- at his own request? George Raft Humphrey Bogart Edward G. Robinson Richard Widmark

7. 'A Free Soul' has Leslie playing the respectable fiance of Norma Shearer but Norma becomes interested in a handsome but dangerous rogue, before realizing Leslie is the far truer love. Who played this rough-edged rake? Clark Gable John Barrymore William Powell Errol Flynn

8. Which of the following was Leslie's first Hollywood movie? 'Murray Hill' 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' 'Outward Bound' 'The Petrified Forest'

9. In 1941, Leslie portrayed Professor Horatio Smith in an update of a literary classic. Several years earlier he had played the title character in a more faithful version of the same work. What was the earlier film (and the novel) called? 'Of Human Bondage' 'Alias Smith and Jones' 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'

10. In 1942, Leslie portrayed R. J. Mitchell in 'The First of the Few'. It details the story of the designer of the Spitfire, a fighter plan vital to England's success in World War II. What is notable about the film? It was shown in to RAF pilots as part of training. It was Leslie's last screen appearance. Hitler denounced it for its unflattering portrayal of Nazis. R. J. Mitchell was a classmate of Leslie's.