1. Abandoned by his father, this actor was raised believing his grandmother was his mother and his mother was his older sister. Answer: (Two words, or just surname .. trademark sunglasses)

2. Born to music hall entertainers, this actor became a star during the silent era of Hollywood. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... first actor to appear on the cover of 'Time' magazine (July 6th, 1925)

3. Born Margarita Cansino, during her film career this normally shy and quiet actress was nicknamed The Love Goddess for her explosive sexual charisma when the camera was on. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... died of Alzheimer's Disease in 1987)

4. George Raft turned down two roles that propelled this actor, who spoke with a lisp, into superstardom. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... was married to Lauren Bacall)

5. After a scandal in the early 1950s threatened to destroy her career, this Swedish sensation mounted a strong comeback in 1957 playing a Russian princess. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... starred in 1942 classic with actor who spoke with a lisp)

6. Known as 'The King of Hollywood', this actor's last line in a troubled production would change Hollywood forever. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... Adolf Hitler greatly esteemed him)

7. This actor has been described as 'the actor's actor'. He was the first actor in Hollywood history to refuse to accept an Academy Award. Answer: (Three words, or just surname ... played lead in TV movie version of a Dickens' classic)

8. Starring in her first production in 1944, at age 19, this actress, with her deep sexy voice, not only started at fabulous career, she met her future husband and started one of Hollywood's great love stories. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... a successful career without an Oscar nomination until 1997)

9. Perhaps the most recognizable actress in history, this legend was born Norma Jean Mortenson and was a direct descendant of a U.S. President on her mother's side. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... appeared on the first cover of a popular magazine in 1953)

10. This headstrong actress shares a last name with another legendary actress. Answer: (Two words ... contrary to a once rumor, she does not have Parkinson's Disease)

11. This actor was noted as a successful Shakespearean play actor early in his career. Throughout his career he was nominated for 13 Oscars, winning twice plus being awarded 2 honorary awards for career accomplishments. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... married to star of 'Gone With the Wind')

12. This dancing actress gained success and popularity in 1933 when she was paired with a new partner. The pair would make 9 features together. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... first name resulted as a child when her cousin couldn't pronounce Vir)

13. Though her film career was relatively short, this Swedish actress worked hard to keep her personal life private resulting in a great mystique. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... played lead in a Tolstoy classic)

14. This actor, best known for his great western movies, is also a producer, director, composer and writer. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... name is an anagram for 'old west action')

15. This actress's personal life often overshadowed her professional life. She was the first actress to earn $1 million for a movie. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... has been an activist for AIDS research)

16. This Welsh actor, together with Peter O'Toole, holds the record for most Oscar nominations without a win (7). Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... married the first actress to earn {$1} million for a movie, twice)

17. In his second film, this Hollywood bad-boy co-starred with Vivien Leigh in a movie that earned 12 Oscar nominations including one for him as Best Actor. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... is a resident on the infamous 'Bad Boy Drive' in Beverly Hills)

18. Before breaking into movies, this actor was a mechanic, truck driver, and mailman. His late-life confessions shocked the world. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... made several bedroom comedies with Doris Day)

19. Though this actor is in the prime of his career, few would argue that he isn't already a legend. He became only the second in history to win back to back Oscars for Best Actor. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ...trademarked as playing conflicted regular guys)

20. This actress, who suffered from manic depression, cemented her legend starring in a movie based on a Margaret Mitchell novel. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... on the receiving end of one of the most memorable last lines in movie)

21. Though he had a very long career, this actor is one of only 5 to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in his first screen appearance in a movie proclaimed by many to be the greatest movie ever. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... was once married to Rita Hayworth)

22. This 'tough guy' was a star in many gangster movies of the 1930s and 1940s. Ironically, his only Academy Award for Best Actor came from a musical. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... was one of the founders of the Screen Actor's Guild)

23. This bright, young star, who died an untimely death at age 26, got her break in a 1930 Howard Hughes movie. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... was the first film actress on the cover of 'Life' magazine (1937))

24. This screen legend, who has his own line of food products, also enjoys racing and came in second in the Le Mans race in 1979. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... was the visial inspiration for the original illustrations of superher)

25. This actor is also an accomplished pianist who has recorded two albums. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... made several movies with long-time friend Walter Matthau)