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Quiz about John Gilbert
Quiz about John Gilbert

John Gilbert Trivia Quiz


John Gilbert was one of the biggest screen stars of his time. How much do you know about him?

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
153,852
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many films did John Gilbert make with his second wife, Leatrice Joy? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which of John Gilbert's films did he play the role of James Apperson? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which of the following did John Gilbert NOT star with Greta Garbo? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many films did John Gilbert and Greta Garbo make together? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. John Gilbert also enjoyed writing. For which of the following did he write the story and star in the film? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. John Gilbert portrayed Edmond Dantes in one of his films.


Question 7 of 10
7. John Gilbert portrayed Romeo opposite Norma Shearer's Juliet in this film. (Be careful) Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the film "Flesh And The Devil", John Gilbert's and Greta Garbo's characters end up together.


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these films of 1925 had John Gilbert as an uncredited extra in a crowd scene? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following was the last film made by John Gilbert? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many films did John Gilbert make with his second wife, Leatrice Joy?

Answer: 5

They made five films together: "Show People" in 1928, "Ladies Must Live" in 1921, and three in 1918, "One Dollar Bid", "Three X Gordon" and "Wedlock". John and Leatrice were married for a short time and had one daughter, Leatrice Joy Gilbert. She later wrote a biography on her father entitled "Dark Star".
2. In which of John Gilbert's films did he play the role of James Apperson?

Answer: The Big Parade

"The Big Parade" was released in 1925, and co-stars Renee Adoree. It is a touching story of an American doughboy fighting in France in WWI. This film was the most successful film of the silent era, and many consider it to be Gilbert's finest work.
3. In which of the following did John Gilbert NOT star with Greta Garbo?

Answer: The Merry Widow

Gilbert starred with Mae Murray in "The Merry Widow", released in 1925. Gilbert plays Prince Danilo who falls in love with commoner, Sally O'Hara (Murray) against the approval of his uncle, King Nikita. Thinking she's been abandoned, Sally marries another.

After the death of Sally's husband, Prince Danilo has another chance to win her love. This film was a huge hit with audiences in 1925. Future superstars Joan Crawford and Clark Gable both play extras in this film.
4. How many films did John Gilbert and Greta Garbo make together?

Answer: 5

Gilbert and Garbo paired up in 5 films: "Flesh And The Devil" in 1926, "Love" in 1927, "A Woman Of Affairs" in 1928, "A Man's Man" in 1929, and "Queen Christina" in 1933. They had an on again/off again relationship in real life for several years. They were to be wed at one point but Garbo left Gilbert at the altar. What was she thinking?
5. John Gilbert also enjoyed writing. For which of the following did he write the story and star in the film?

Answer: Downstairs

Gilbert wrote the story, and Lenore Coffee wrote the screenplay. "Downstairs" was released in 1932, and also stars Paul Lukas and Gilbert's fourth wife, Virginia Bruce. Gilbert plays against type in this film. His character, a chauffeur, blackmails his employers and sleeps with another man's wife. This is a must-see pre-code Gilbert film.
6. John Gilbert portrayed Edmond Dantes in one of his films.

Answer: True

He played the Count of Monte Cristo in the film "Monte Cristo" released in 1922. Estelle Taylor portrayed Mercedes.
7. John Gilbert portrayed Romeo opposite Norma Shearer's Juliet in this film. (Be careful)

Answer: The Hollywood Revue of 1929

Gilbert and Shearer performed the balcony scene from 'Romeo and Juliet' with the original wording and again in a contemporary fashion (for 1929) in "The Hollywood Revue of 1929". This film was a showcase for MGM's stars. The film "Romeo and Juliet" was released in 1936, and starred Norma Shearer as Juliet opposite Leslie Howard as Romeo.
8. In the film "Flesh And The Devil", John Gilbert's and Greta Garbo's characters end up together.

Answer: False

Leo (Gilbert) meets and is seduced by Felicitas (Garbo) but she neglects to tell him she has a husband. The husband finds Felicitas and Leo together, Leo kills him in a duel and is sentenced to five years of foreign service in Africa. He asks his friend, Ulrich (Lars Hansen) to look after Felicitas.

When Leo returns, he finds that Ulrich has married Felicitas. Not deterred by marriage, she resumes her relationship with Leo, but doesn't want to give up Ulrich. All of this culminates in the childhood friends arranging a duel.

They decide it is foolish to fight and forgive each other. On her way to stop the duel, Felicitas falls through an ice covered lake and drowns. So no one ends up with her. On the set of this movie is where the real sparks between Gilbert and Garbo began.
9. Which of these films of 1925 had John Gilbert as an uncredited extra in a crowd scene?

Answer: Ben-Hur

Many big stars were extras in the chariot race scenes including Gilbert, Marion Davies, Douglas Fairbanks, Lillian Gish, Harold Lloyd, Mary Pickford, Colleen Moore and Myrna Loy. "Ben-Hur" starred Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman and May McAvoy.
10. Which of the following was the last film made by John Gilbert?

Answer: The Captain Hates The Sea

Gilbert made "The Captain Hates The Sea" in 1934. John Gilbert died in 1936 of heart failure at the very young age of 36.
Source: Author Polaris101

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