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Classic Leading Ladies Trivia Quiz

Each question in this quiz deals with one of the classic leading ladies of the cinema.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,389

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4992

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bette Davis had early successes in 'Of Human Bondage' and 'Petrified Forest'. Who co-starred with her in both films? Hint

John Payne

Jack Carson

Wendell Corey

Leslie Howard

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Question 2 of 10

2. Joan Crawford's most famous movie is 'Mildred Pierce'. The movie opens with the shooting of a character played by what actor? Hint

Charles MacGraw

Jeff Chandler

Steve Forrest

Zachary Scott

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Question 3 of 10

3. Claudette Colbert may be best remembered for 'It Happened One Night'. Who was her male co-star? Hint

Clark Gable

Tyrone Power

Errol Flynn

Robert Mitchum

4. Olivia DeHavilland is known for her many movies with Errol Flynn, her role in 'Gone With The Wind, and her feud with her sister, Joan Fontaine. She also did a fine job in 'The Heiress'. Who starred as her fortune hunting suitor? Hint

Montgomery Clift

Robert Taylor

Stewart Granger

Dana Andrews

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Question 5 of 10

5. Barbara Stanwyck is known for all of these movies EXCEPT Hint

Sorry, Wrong Number

Stella Dallas

Auntie Mame

Double Indemnity

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lauren Bacall was paired with Humphrey Bogart in all of these movies EXCEPT Hint

Big Sleep

Key Largo

High Sierra

To Have and Have Not

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Question 7 of 10

7. Katharine Hepburn appeared with frequent co-star Spencer Tracy in all of these movies EXCEPT Hint

Adam's Rib

Pat and Mike

On Golden Pond

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'I Want To Live!' was perhaps the best role for this actress: Hint

June Allyson

Jane Wyman

Susan Hayward

Virginia Mayo

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Question 9 of 10

9. This actress was known not only for her movies, but for her role as host of a TV series. Hint

Carole Lombard

Judy Holliday

Jane Powell

Loretta Young

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Question 10 of 10

10. This actress made several movies with her good friend, John Wayne. Hint

Gloria Grahame

Lisabeth Scott

Maureen O'Hara

Rhonda Fleming

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bette Davis had early successes in 'Of Human Bondage' and 'Petrified Forest'. Who co-starred with her in both films?

Answer: Leslie Howard

Good early roles for Davis. Howard, of course, is best known for 'Gone With The Wind'

2. Joan Crawford's most famous movie is 'Mildred Pierce'. The movie opens with the shooting of a character played by what actor?

Answer: Zachary Scott

Probably Scott's most well-known role

3. Claudette Colbert may be best remembered for 'It Happened One Night'. Who was her male co-star?

Answer: Clark Gable

Oscars all around in this movie

Answer: Montgomery Clift

Good movie.

5. Barbara Stanwyck is known for all of these movies EXCEPT

Answer: Auntie Mame

Her three most famous roles, I believe

6. Lauren Bacall was paired with Humphrey Bogart in all of these movies EXCEPT

Answer: High Sierra

Ida Lupino was in that one

7. Katharine Hepburn appeared with frequent co-star Spencer Tracy in all of these movies EXCEPT

Answer: On Golden Pond

That one was with Henry Fonda

8. 'I Want To Live!' was perhaps the best role for this actress:

Answer: Susan Hayward

True story

9. This actress was known not only for her movies, but for her role as host of a TV series.

Answer: Loretta Young

Long, long ago

10. This actress made several movies with her good friend, John Wayne.

Answer: Maureen O'Hara

McClintock, Quiet Man, etc.

Source: Author robert362

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