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1. The plot of 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' revolves around the story of Louis, an obscure member of a distinguished noble family in England. Louis feels cheated out of his birthright because his mother was banished from the family after marrying an Italian opera singer. What is the surname of this Italian tenor whose name is consequently passed to Louis?
2. What distinguished British actor not only plays Louis, but also his father, the Italian opera singer?
3. As Louis is growing up, he meets one of the loves of his life, played as an adult by the gorgeous and sultry actress Joan Greenwood. What is the name of this girl who provides Louis with equal parts rapture and frustration?
4. In order to gain what Louis considers to be his rightful honor, the coveted position of Duke of Chalfont, and in order to exact revenge on his heartless family, he conspires to murder each person who stands between himself and the hereditary title. What obviously versatile actor has the amazing distinction of playing a total of eight characters in this film?
5. Who is the first victim of Louis in his murder rampage through the D'Ascoyne family?
6. Which of Louis's victims is done away with after Louis switches petrol for paraffin in a photographic darkroom?
7. Henry's wife Edith is the character who recites the poetic lines from whence comes the title of the film. From what poet's work comes the phrase 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'?
8. Which of the D'Ascoyne family succumbs to the terrible fate of being downed in a hot air balloon by a well-placed arrow?
9. What luxury food is associated with the death of General Lord Rufus, brother of the current Duke?
10. Whose is the last death of the family, paving the way for Louis to become the 9th Duke of Chalfont?
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