Man or Woman-You Decide! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Some Like It Hot

In 'Some Like It Hot', Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon play two jazz musicians who accidentally witness a gangland murder. To escape the mob, they go undercover by joining a women-only band dressed as women themselves. Marilyn Monroe stars as the group's charismatic singer, Sugar Kane, who also becomes the object of Curtis's affections.

Although Monroe gave a captivating performance, especially with her sultry rendition of 'I Wanna Be Loved By You', filming wasn't always smooth. She was frequently late and had trouble recalling her lines, which created friction with director Billy Wilder.

The end result, however, was a smash hit, as the film was a box office success. It racked up six Oscar nominations and took home the award for Best Costume Design in black-and-white.

Answer: Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn starred in 'Sylvia Scarlett', a 1935 film about a young woman who disguises herself as a boy named Sylvester to help her father flee financial trouble in France. The story follows their adventures as they travel incognito.

While Hepburn's gender-swapping performance is now seen as bold and ahead of its time, it wasn't warmly received when the film was first released, as critics were mixed, and the movie flopped at the box office, which hurt her rising career at the time.

Answer: 'I Was A Male War Bride'

In 'I Was a Male War Bride' (1949), Cary Grant plays Henri Rochard, a French officer who marries an American servicewoman, Catherine Gates, portrayed by Ann Sheridan. Due to strict U.S. military regulations and the War Brides Act, the only way Henri can accompany her back to the United States is by being classified as a war bride, prompting him to disguise himself as a woman to board the transport.

The film was directed by Howard Hawks and is loosely inspired by a real-life account written under the name Henri Rochard by Belgian officer Roger Charlier, who faced similar bureaucratic absurdities when trying to join his American wife after World War II. The film has since earned recognition as a classic screwball comedy that pokes fun at red tape and gender roles.

Answer: Tootsie

'Tootsie' is a sharp, character-driven comedy about Michael Dorsey, a gifted but notoriously difficult actor who's out of work due to his reputation. Desperate for a job, he reinvents himself as Dorothy Michaels and lands a coveted role on a daytime soap opera. His double life spirals into chaos as he navigates romantic entanglements and begins to see the world from a very different perspective.

Released in 1982, the film struck a chord for its clever examination of gender expectations and earned critical acclaim, particularly for Dustin Hoffman's transformative performance and Jessica Lange's role.

It was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won one for Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Lange). The film's themes of gender roles and identity continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless classic.

Answer: Robert Preston

In Blake Edwards' 1982 film 'Victor, Victoria', Robert Preston played the role of Toddy, a gay cabaret performer who helps Julie Andrews' character, Victoria, become a successful female impersonator. Preston's performance earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Julie Andrews), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Preston), and Best Supporting Actress (Lesley Ann Warren). It won Best Original Song Score or Adaptation Score, thanks to the work of Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse.

Answer: Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank portrayed the real-life Brandon Teena in the 1999 film 'Boys Don't Cry'. Swank's performance was widely praised and earned her numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress. To prepare for the role, Swank lived as a man for a month, binding her chest and using socks as a prosthetic penis.

The film itself is a powerful and tragic story about Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was brutally raped and murdered in Nebraska in 1993, by two men who discovered he was transgender. 'Boys Don't Cry' sheds light on the discrimination and violence faced by the transgender community, and Swank's performance helped bring greater visibility to the issue.

Answer: Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo

Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo starred in the 1995 comedy 'To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar'. In the film, the three actors play drag queens who embark on a road trip from New York to Hollywood.

It's well documented that the actors, especially Snipes and Swayze, stepped far outside their usual roles. Swayze reportedly studied with a drag consultant, and Snipes had to adapt to high heels and the physicality of drag performance. The film was a box office success and has since become a cult classic.

Answer: Mrs. Doubtfire

In 'Mrs. Doubtfire', Robin Williams' character, Daniel Hillard, goes to great lengths to disguise himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children after his divorce. The film was a huge success, grossing over $400 million worldwide.

The film also won an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes

'Shakespeare in Love' is a romantic period comedy that imagines a fictional love affair between a young William Shakespeare and Viola De Lesseps. Viola disguises herself as a man, Thomas Kent, to audition for a role in Shakespeare's new play, since women weren't allowed on stage in Elizabethan England. Shakespeare is captivated by her performance and later discovers her true identity, sparking a passionate and complicated romance. Viola's time in disguise is central to the plot.

It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Gwyneth Paltrow, and Best Supporting Actress for Judi Dench, even though Dench was on screen for just about eight minutes.

Answer: Jaye Davidson

Jaye Davidson played the role of Dil in the movie 'The Crying Game'. Davidson was not a professional actor and had no prior acting experience before being cast in the film. He was discovered by a casting agent while working as a fashion assistant in London.

Davidson's performance in the movie was critically acclaimed and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. However, he decided to retire from acting after just two more films, citing a dislike for the industry and a desire to pursue other interests.