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Billie Burke The Real Glinda

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Introduction:
"This quiz is on the life of actress Billie Burke, the lovely actress who played Glinda in the 1939 MGM classic 'The Wizard Of Oz'. It is dedicated to Editor Linda1."


1. When was Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke, better known as 'Billie' born?
    December 15th, 1910 in London, England
    October 2nd, 1895 in Charlotte, NC
    January 26th, 1900 in New York City
    August 7th, 1885 in Washington, DC


2. What was the occupation of her father, William 'Billy' Burke?
    He was a famous clown in the Barnum Bailey Circus.
    Her father was one of New York City's most notorious gangland figures.
    Mr. Burke was the Speaker of the House in the NC State Senate.
    He was a successful Broadway producer.


3. How old was Billie when she made made her professional acting debut?
    12 years old
    18 years old
    20 years old
    6 years old


4. Which one of these very successful men was Billie married to?
    John Barrymore
    William Gillette
    Florenz Ziegfeld
    David O. Selznick


5. For her performance in which of the following movies did Billie receive her only Academy Award nomination?
    The Wizard Of Oz
    Topper
    Dinner At Eight
    Merrily We Live


6. Billie Burke was 39 years old when she played Glinda in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
    True
    False


7. Two events happened to Billie in 1932 that changed her life forever. One was the success of her first substantial speaking role in a 'talkie'. What was the other event?
    Her marriage ended in a bitter divorce.
    An automobile accident left Billie profoundly deaf.
    She read 'The Wizard of Oz' for the first time.
    Her beloved husband died.


8. Billie wrote two autobiographies. One was called 'With A Feather On My Nose'. What was the title of the other one?
    The Other Side Of My Rainbow
    And Love In My Heart
    With Powder On My Nose
    But I Was Never Glinda


9. Billie was 75 years old when she made her final film appearance?
    True
    False


10. Can you finish one of Billie's favorite quotes: 'Age is something that ________ ' ?
    Men cure by dating their daughter's friends.
    That stands between us and a memorial service.
    Women never admit, past the age of knowing better.
    Doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese.


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