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1. DeMille was a celebrity in his own right. He cultivated the omnipotent director, with megaphone, riding crop, and jodhpurs. DeMille was noted for his crisp articulate voice. He born in 1881. Where?
2. DeMille decided early on for a career as an actor and enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Prior to that he had graduated from what school?
3. Cecil B. DeMille had a niece who also excelled in the arts, named Agnes de Mille. In what field was she considered an innovator?
4. DeMille was an autocrat when directing a film. Among his pet peeves were actors who were not paying attention and actors who refused to take moderate risks in scenes that had been demonstrated to be safe. Which of these incidents did NOT occur with DeMille?
5. Cecil B. DeMille increased his public profile by hosting what popular anthology radio program from 1936-1945?
6. If you saw Cecil N. DeMille in the studio commissary dining alone and reading, which of these would be most likely reading?
7. DeMille had four children, Cecilia and three adopted children--Katherine, John, and Richard. Katherine married an actor who later went on to win an Academy Award. Who was he?
8. Cecil B. DeMille was fond of remaking films. Which of these did he NOT remake?
9. Cecil B. DeMille was politically a staunch conservative. Where did he stand on the 'blacklisting' of actors, screenwriter, and allied cinema artisans?
10. During his career Cecil B. DeMille received many accolades and awards. Who was the first winner of the Cecil B. DeMille Award?
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