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Quiz about Joan Crawfords Leading Men
Quiz about Joan Crawfords Leading Men

Joan Crawford's Leading Men Trivia Quiz


Joan Crawford's leading men were always some of the best. See if you remember them.

A multiple-choice quiz by polaris101. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
polaris101
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
150,452
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Joan made at least seven films with each of the following except one:

Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was Joan's leading man in "Mannequin"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Joan made "Dancing Lady" with Clark Gable and Franchot Tone. In what other film did the three of them appear? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which film did Joan NOT appear with Clark Gable? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which film did Joan appear with the Three Stooges? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which film did Joan NOT end up with Franchot Tone? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which of these films, did Joan NOT have a leading man? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In which film did Joan NOT end up with Robert Montgomery? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was Joan's leading man in "Twelve Miles Out"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was Joan's leading man in "Above Suspicion"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Joan made at least seven films with each of the following except one:

Answer: Robert Young

Joan Crawford made four films with Robert Young. They were "Today We Live", "Goodbye, My Fancy", "The Bride Wore Red" and "The Shining Hour". Robert Young is best remembered for "Marcus Welby, MD" and "Father Knows Best" on television, but he also had a long movie career beginning in 1928.
2. Who was Joan's leading man in "Mannequin"?

Answer: Spencer Tracy

"Mannequin" was released in 1937. Spencer Tracy plays wealthy John Hennessey who is smitten with Joan's newly-married character, Jessie. She initially divorces her husband to marry John for his money but when he loses his wealth, she realizes she really loves him.
Joan played opposite Henry Fonda in "Daisy Kenyon", James Stewart in "Ice Follies of 1939", and Van Heflin in "Possessed".
3. Joan made "Dancing Lady" with Clark Gable and Franchot Tone. In what other film did the three of them appear?

Answer: Love on the Run

"Love on the Run" was released in 1936. Joan plays Sally Parker who runs out on her wedding accompanied by a helpful stranger who is in fact Mike Anthony, a reporter, played by Clark Gable. Franchot Tone plays a rival reporter trying to get a scoop on Sally and let her know who and what Mike really is.
4. In which film did Joan NOT appear with Clark Gable?

Answer: Humoresque

Released in 1946, "Humoresque" paired Joan with John Garfield who played a violinist supported by society woman Helen Wright, played by Joan. They become romantically involved with tragic results.
5. In which film did Joan appear with the Three Stooges?

Answer: Dancing Lady

OK, the Stooges weren't her leading men in this movie, but they were in it. Joan plays Janie, a dancer torn between her rich boyfriend (Franchot Tone) and her stage manager (Clark Gable). "Dancing Lady" was released in 1933, and also featured the debut of Fred Astaire.
6. In which film did Joan NOT end up with Franchot Tone?

Answer: Today We Live

It's a good thing she didn't end up with him in "Today We Live" for two reasons. 1. He played her brother, and 2. He died at the end of the film.
Franchot Tone was Joan's second husband and they made seven films together. They ended up together in "The Bride Wore Red", "Sadie McKee" and "The Gorgeous Hussy".
7. In which of these films, did Joan NOT have a leading man?

Answer: The Women

Actually, no actress in "The Women" had a leading man. Although discussed a lot, no men appeared in the film. "The Women" was released in 1939, and also starred Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell and Joan Fontaine.
8. In which film did Joan NOT end up with Robert Montgomery?

Answer: Forsaking All Others

Dill (Robert Montgomery) leaves Mary (Joan) at the altar to marry another then later tries to get back together with her. Jeff (Clark Gable), who has loved her for years finally makes her realize she should be with him. They sail off into the sunset while Robert Montgomery watches from the dock with Arthur Treacher.
9. Who was Joan's leading man in "Twelve Miles Out"?

Answer: John Gilbert

"Twelve Miles Out" was released in 1927. John Gilbert played Jerry, a smuggler vying for Jane's (Joan) affection with his rival Red.
Joan played opposite Ramon Novarro in "Across to Singapore", opposite Owen Moore in "The Taxi Dancer", and opposite William Haines in "West Point".
10. Who was Joan's leading man in "Above Suspicion"?

Answer: Fred MacMurray

Released in 1943, "Above Suspicion" also starred Conrad Veidt and Basil Rathbone. Joan and Fred played the Myles, newlyweds on their honeymoon in Europe on the eve of WWII caught up in spy games.
Joan made "Reunion in France" with John Wayne, "Flamingo Road" and "Mildred Pierce" with Zachary Scott, and "Flamingo Road" and "The Damned Don't Cry" with David Brian.
Source: Author polaris101

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