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1. In 1940, Cary Grant and Irene Dunn made this very funny movie about a wife who returns after a seven year absence, presumed lost at sea, only to find her husband has just left on a honeymoon with his new wife. The wife (Irene Dunne) rushes to the hotel to stop her husband and his bride. Character actor Donald MacBride played the hotel manager who thought Cary Grant had brought two wives to his respectable establishment. MacBride was hilarious in the role. What was the movie?
2. This lovely actress appeared in well over a hundred films; she was most productive during the 1930s. She began her career as a stand in for Lillian Gish in silents and her last film was an Elvis Presley vehicle, "Spinout" (1966). She is best remembered for her famous 'cat fight' sequence with Marlene Dietrich in "Destry Rides Again" in 1939. Can you name her?
3. This immediately recognizable lady worked mainly in films from the early 30s to the mid 40s. She was loud, raucous and something of a scene stealer. She is most noted for her association with Thelma Todd in a series of short comedies. She was known as the "Queen of the Wisecracks" and for her ability to ad lib. Her films also included "Rosemary's Baby" (1968) and the much under rated "Merrily We Live" (1938). Who was she?
4. This busy character actor was always recognizable by his bullfrog voice and portly physique. After having appeared in 130 silent films, he made the transition to talkies quite easily. Two of his most remembered films are "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938), as Friar Tuck, and in a similar role in "The Mark of Zorro" in 1940. Can you name him?
5. This actor appeared in dozens of films during the 1930s, most notably in "42nd Street" (1934) as the stage manager and later in "Destry Rides Again" (1939). He invariably played the role of sidekick/cop/taxi driver. It seems that any musical made in that era had a role filled by him, though he never sang. His later tv parts were just as numerous. You might remember him as the voice of Officer Dibble in the animated series "Top Cat" during the 1961-62 season. Who was he?
6. This English born character actor of the 30s appeared in some 80 films, almost always as a butler, valet or head waiter. He appeared as such in 13 of the "Lone Wolf" mysteries of the 30s and 40s, as Jamison the Butler. He was haughty, evil eyed and petulant, or at least, his characters were. His career was spent mostly in the movies, although early on he had some experience on Broadway. Can you name him?
7. This lady was an excellent comedienne, having honed her skills on Broadway in such comedies as "The Cradle Snatchers" (1925). In the movies, she often played the matronly, dithery type, She made a series of highly successful comedies opposite Charles Ruggles, such as "Mama Loves Papa" (1933) and "Six of a Kind" in 1934. Perhaps most memorable for her role as the Countess DeLave in "The Women" in 1939. Can you name her?
8. Walter Catlett was a veteran character actor who appeared as the local constable Slocum in a wonderful 1938 film starring Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn. Constable Slocum had to deal with not one but two runaway leopards and a case of mistaken identity in this very funny classic which also featured Charles Ruggles and 'Asta'. Can you name the film?
9. This beautiful lady was active from the 1920s to the 1960s, but was most prolific at Warner Brothers during the 1930s. She was cast as hard-bitten gun molls, gold diggers and wise cracking best friends, all with a heart of gold. She first came to notice in "Little Caesar" with Edward G. Robinson in 1931, but it was as the lead in the "Torchy Blane" series that she is best remembered. She was, according to studio publicity, able to talk at the rate of 390 words a minute. Can you name her?
10. This slender, balding actor appeared in dozens of supporting roles during the 30s and 40s. He often portrayed policemen, notably as Inspector Piper in six "Hildegard Withers" mysteries with Edna May Oliver. He had a small role in "The Broadway Melody" (1929), which he co-wrote. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as the boxing manager Max "Pop" Corkle in the 1941 film "Here Comes Mr. Jordan". Can you name this talented actor?
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