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Quiz about Classic Film Actress Esther Williams

Classic Film Actress Esther Williams Quiz

The questions are based mostly on Esther Williams' autobiography, Dangerous When Wet. This quiz is for classic film lovers of the 30s, 40s, and 50s.

A multiple-choice quiz by moodygal. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
moodygal

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,775

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Esther Williams has been married four times. One of her husbands was her tempermental co-star in 'Dangerous When Wet.' Who was he? Hint

Fernando Lamas

Ricardo Montalban

Johnny Weismuller

Mario Lanza

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of Esther Williams' films was director and choreographer Busby Berkely not involved in? Hint

Pagan Love Song

Easy to Love

Million Dollar Mermaid

Bathing Beauty

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the film Esther Williams costarred in with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra? Hint

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Dangerous When Wet

On the Town

Million Dollar Mermaid

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Question 4 of 10

4. Esther Williams almost married this actor, but broke it off when she found out he liked to wear woman's clothes. Hint

Errol Flynn

Jeff Chandler

Van Johnson

Dan Dailey

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Question 5 of 10

5. What two things is Esther Williams best known for endorsing? Hint

Make-up and swim suits

Pools and swim suits

Pools and scuba gear

Wigs and make-up

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Question 6 of 10

6. Esther Williams starred in 'Mr. Coed' with which then up and coming comic actor? Hint

Bob Hope

Red Skelton

Phil Silvers

Danny Kaye

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Question 7 of 10

7. Of these actors, which did Esther Williams only make one film with? Hint

Van Johnson

Victor Mature

Red Skelton

Howard Keel

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Question 8 of 10

8. What unorthodox counseling method did Esther Williams undergo around 1959? Hint

Rolfing

Using L.S.D.

E.S.T.

Scientology

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Question 9 of 10

9. Esther Williams, like many young MGM starlets, appeared in the Andy Hardy series. Which actress never appeared in the series? Hint

Elizabeth Taylor

Judy Garland

Lana Turner

Donna Reed

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Question 10 of 10

10. What animated characters did Esther Williams 'star' with in 'Dangerous When Wet'? Hint

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Tom and Jerry

Tweety Bird and Sylvester

Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Esther Williams has been married four times. One of her husbands was her tempermental co-star in 'Dangerous When Wet.' Who was he?

Answer: Fernando Lamas

According to Williams they didn't become romantically involved until 1960, about 7 years after they made Dangerous When Wet. They were married from 1969 until Lamas' death in 1982.

2. Which one of Esther Williams' films was director and choreographer Busby Berkely not involved in?

Answer: Pagan Love Song

Pagan Love Song was directed by Robert Alton. Although Busby Berkley was a genius at designing many of Williams' aqua musical spectaculars she found it hard to deal with his alcoholism and disregard for her safety.

3. What was the name of the film Esther Williams costarred in with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra?

Answer: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Williams did not enjoy working with Kelly. She felt he was unhappy about her height and her lack of dancing skill.

4. Esther Williams almost married this actor, but broke it off when she found out he liked to wear woman's clothes.

Answer: Jeff Chandler

Williams' parting words to Jeff Chandler: 'Jeff, you're too big for polka dots.'

5. What two things is Esther Williams best known for endorsing?

Answer: Pools and swim suits

Williams got into business because she realized that her film career probably wouldn't last long.

6. Esther Williams starred in 'Mr. Coed' with which then up and coming comic actor?

Answer: Red Skelton

Red Skelton refused to shave his chest for the role unless they paid him {$200} cash and saved the hair.

7. Of these actors, which did Esther Williams only make one film with?

Answer: Victor Mature

Williams made six with Van Johnson, and three each with Howard Keel and Red Skelton. She starred with Mature in Million Dollar Mermaid.

8. What unorthodox counseling method did Esther Williams undergo around 1959?

Answer: Using L.S.D.

Williams used it under doctor's supervision after Cary Grant recommended it. She found it very insightful.

9. Esther Williams, like many young MGM starlets, appeared in the Andy Hardy series. Which actress never appeared in the series?

Answer: Elizabeth Taylor

Esther Williams made her film debut in 'Andy Hardy's Double Life.'

10. What animated characters did Esther Williams 'star' with in 'Dangerous When Wet'?

Answer: Tom and Jerry

Gene Kelly was the first to dance with Tom and Jerry in the film, 'Anchors Aweigh.'

Source: Author moodygal

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