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The Life of Ann Miller Trivia Quiz

Ann Miller was a star of stage and screen who was best known for her dancing abilities.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pookiepay. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Pookiepay

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ann Miller began her career when she was quite young. How old was she when she was first awarded a 7 year contract with RKO pictures? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ann Miller returned to the big screen in 2001 after an almost 30 year absence. What film did she appear in? Hint

A Beautiful Mind

Moulin Rouge!

Mulholland Drive

The Shipping News

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ann Miller's legs were insured for $1,000,000 by RKO Studios.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What film did Ms. Miller make her on-screen debut in? Hint

It Happened One Night

The Gay Divorc�e

One Night of Love

Anne of Green Gables

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what film did Ms. Miller first appear as the female lead? Hint

The Broadway Melody

Melody Ranch

Too Many Girls

Music in My Heart

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Ann Miller's autobiography? Hint

The Genuine Miller

It's Miller Time!

Miller's High Life

My Life in Dance

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ms. Miller was nominated for a Tony award in 1980 (Best Actress in a Musical). What musical was she starring in at the time? Hint

Oklahoma

42nd Street

Sugar Babies

Evita

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Ann Miller's home state? Hint

California

Texas

Georgia

New York

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what movie did Ann Miller have her first speaking part? Hint

Stage Door

A Damsel In Distress

Shall We Dance

Swing Time

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Ann Miller's last movie musical? Hint

South Pacific

Carousel

The Opposite Sex

The King and I

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ann Miller began her career when she was quite young. How old was she when she was first awarded a 7 year contract with RKO pictures?

Answer: 13

She told the studio executives that she was 18.

2. Ann Miller returned to the big screen in 2001 after an almost 30 year absence. What film did she appear in?

Answer: Mulholland Drive

Ann Miller refused to do movies for many years because she disliked nudity and sex in film.

3. Ann Miller's legs were insured for $1,000,000 by RKO Studios.

Answer: True

Betty Grable's legs were insured for the same amount.

4. What film did Ms. Miller make her on-screen debut in?

Answer: Anne of Green Gables

This 1934 movie was about an orphan who was adopted by a farm family. Ms. Miller's part was as an uncredited child extra.

5. In what film did Ms. Miller first appear as the female lead?

Answer: Melody Ranch

Ms. Miller co-starred opposite Gene Autry in the singing cowboy's first movie musical. Mr. Autry returns to his hometown as an honored guest and finds that he's been 'softened' by the Hollywood life.

6. What was the name of Ann Miller's autobiography?

Answer: Miller's High Life

This book was published in 1972. Ms. Miller also had a second book published in 1990 that dealt with her psychic abilities. This book was entitled "Tapping Into the Force."

7. Ms. Miller was nominated for a Tony award in 1980 (Best Actress in a Musical). What musical was she starring in at the time?

Answer: Sugar Babies

Patti Lupone won for "Evita". Ms. Miller co-starred with Mickey Rooney in "Sugar Babies" which ran for almost three years on Broadway. This show was a collection of burlesque sketches and was Mr. Rooney's Broadway debut.

8. What was Ann Miller's home state?

Answer: Texas

Ms. Miller was born on April 12, 1923 in Chireno, Texas.

9. In what movie did Ann Miller have her first speaking part?

Answer: Stage Door

'Stage Door' was the story of several aspiring actresses living in the same rooming house. In addition to Ann Miller, 'Stage Door' also starred Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Lucille Ball and Eve Arden.

10. What was Ann Miller's last movie musical?

Answer: The Opposite Sex

In 'The Opposite Sex,' Ms. Miller co-starred with June Allyson, Joan Collins and Leslie Nielsen. 'The Opposite Sex' is about a former nightclub singer who puts up a fight to get her ex-husband back from his unfaithful second wife.

Source: Author Pookiepay

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