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1. This man in many ways dominated the silent era as he starred, produced, and directed films. He continued to produce silent films into the mid-1930s. He was a leader in forming United Artists Studios. He was knighted in 1975. Who was he?
2. This Polish born actress was born Apolonia Chalupec. In films she was often cast as a vamp or femme fatale. Her life style is reported to be as flamboyant as her screen persona. Who was she?
3. He was called the "Man of a Thousand Faces" because of his skill in make-up. His fame rested on playing character roles which were often handicapped, grotesque, or afflicted. Two silent films that he is remembered for are "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame) (1923) Who was he?
4. She held the title of the first Hollywood sex symbol. In her films she wore the skimpiest costumes possible. She was called the "Serpent of the Nile" and played her parts to the hilt with references to the Sahara and the occult. In reality she was born in Cincinnati where she attended high school and college. What was this 'vamp's' name?
5. Long before Errol Flynn, he was synonymous with sword-fighting swashbuckling roles. "The Thief of Bagdad", "The Mark of Zorro" and "The Three Musketeers" were the action filled roles that made him famous. Who was this heroic character?
6. What actress was nominated for an Academy Award in 1928 for "Sadie Thompson" and again 22 years later for "Sunset Boulevard" in 1950?
7. Many Hollywood stars have fallen victim to scandal, but no one's career was damaged more than this obese comedian. In spite of three trials which resulted in two mistrials and an acquittal, there was little success after the incident as he could never escape the allegations. Who was this silent screen comedian?
8. This actress was called 'America's Sweetheart' and the 'Girl with the Curls' and for many years played children. Who was this actress, who also helped to form the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science?
9. This actor outshone all the other male stars of his day on sex appeal. "The Sheik" set a new standard for 'chick flicks'. Who was this screen dynamo?
10. The days that kids went to the Saturday matinee to see the latest chapter of their favorite serial are passed. Who was the silent film star that became a household word because of her serials?
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