The Film History of Grace Kelly Quiz

Answer: Fourteen Hours

'Fourteen Hours' is about a man who threatens suicide by standing on a ledge for, you guessed it, fourteen hours.

Kelly appeared for the first time onscreen in the 1951 film 'Fourteen Hours', directed by Henry Hathaway. She is featured alongside Richard Basehart, Barbara Bel Geddes and Agnes Moorehead, among others (including the screen debuts of Ossie Davis and Jeffrey Hunter as well).

Answer: Gary Cooper

Grace Kelly's performance in 'High Noon' as the newly married wife of Gary Cooper is simply unforgettable. In 'High Noon' Grace plays Amy Kane, a Quaker who believes powerfully in non-violence. By the end of the film she is forced to use violent means to assist her husband Will Kane, recently retired marshal of Hadleyville.

Answer: Mogambo

'Mogambo' is revolves around four Americans in Africa and the romantic relationships that develop amongst them.

In 'Mogambo', Grace Kelly appears as Linda Nordley, the wife of an antrhopologist played by Donald Sinden. Gable and Gardner round out the all-star cast for this film, directed by another Hollywood legend, John Ford.

Answer: 3

Joint efforts between Hitchcock and Kelly include: 'Dial M for Murder', 'Rear Window' and 'To Catch a Thief'. It's no surprise that Hitchcock always considered Kelly to be among his favorite actresses to work for, and their partnership may have continued had Kelly not off and got herself married.

Answer: Tennis

In Kelly's first collaboration with Hitchcock she plays Margot Mary Wendice, wife of former tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland). One thing to notice about the film (an example of Hitchcock's technical brilliance), watch how the colors of Kelly's clothing change as the film progresses.

Answer: Rear Window

In 'Rear Window', the Jefferies character, trapped as he is in his wheelchair, becomes a voyeur by looking outside his apartment's rear window. This leads to his entanglement in a mystery involving one of his neighbors.

Nearly everything about this film is perfect, from Hitchcock's brilliant directing to the precise cinematography of Robert Burks, and from the impeccable set design to the unceasingly good performances by Stewart, Kelly and a marvelous supporting cast. Kelly's graceful (no pun intended) performance here really stands out.

Answer: Yes

Kelly was nominated for an Best Actress in a Supporting Role award in 1953 for 'Mogambo', and again for a Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar for her 1954 performance in 'The Country Girl'. She won for the latter film.

Answer: Korean War

Directed by Mark Robson, 'The Bridges at Toko-Ri' also included Frederic March and Mickey Rooney among its all-star cast. The story for the film was derived from the James Michener novel of the same name. The chemistry between Holden and Kelly is good, which perhaps makes sense when one considers that this was the second time the two had been paired together in film (the first being 'The Country Girl').

Answer: The Swan

Oddly enough, just prior to becoming Princess Grace, Grace Kelly played Princess Alexander opposite Alec Guinness' Prince Albert in the 1956 film 'The Swan', a film that documents a romantic relationship that develops between them.

This was her second to last film release, coming just prior to 'High Society', a remake of 'The Philadelphia Story', also featuring Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.

Answer: True

Grace Kelly was offered a number of roles after 1956, and indeed was slated to work on several projects at the time, but turned down or abandoned all of these projects. She appeared as herself, the hostess for a couple of films intended to promote charitable causes (for example, 'Poppies Are Also Flowers' from 1966), but never acted again. What a shame...Hollywood lost one of its leading lights when Grace became a princess!

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