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Jane Powell Trivia Quiz

Blonde hair, petite, great smile, personality, and an unforgettable singing voice. What more could we ask?

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

Author
Rehaberpro

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,378

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Jane Powell's name at birth? Hint

Mary Louise Parker

Suzanne Lorraine Burce

Kathryn Grayson

Janet Powell

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Question 2 of 10

2. Her first movie was "Song of the Open Road"(1944). What was the name of her character in the film? Hint

Peggy Ann Garner

Judy Foster

Jane Powell

Elizabeth Ashley

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1948 June starred as Judy Foster in "A Date with Judy". What actress played a supporting role as Carol Pringle? Hint

Jane Withers

Margaret O'Brien

June Allyson

Elizabeth Taylor

4. Jane Powell's best performance perhaps was opposite Fred Astaire and Peter Lawford in "A Royal Wedding" (1951). In spite of her outstanding performance, she was third choice for the part. What two actresses turned down the part? Hint

Joan Caulfield and Deanna Durbin

Vera Ellen and Betty Grable

Judy Garland and June Allyson

Alice Faye and Ann Miller

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the mid-1950s, public taste for film musicals had dwindled. How did Jane Powell handle this career changing event? Hint

She went East to the Broadway stage

Put her career on hold

Confined herself to radio and TV appearances

Appeared in independent foreign films

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jane ventured into the world of the soap opera in 1991, 1993, and 1994 where she played a recurring character. What was the soap opera? Hint

One Life to Live

As The World Turns

Guiding Light

Days of Our Lives

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1981 Jane published her autobiography. What was the title? Hint

The Girl Next Door and How She Grew

And Then There Was the Spotlight

Singing and Dancing through Hollywood

From Portland to Hollywood and Beyond

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Jane Powell film was the only one to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards? Hint

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

A Date with Judy

A Royal Wedding

Song of the Open Road

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following statements about Jane Powell is NOT TRUE? Hint

She has been married five times

Her hobbies are gardening and cooking

Marnette Paterson played her in "The Jane Powell Story"

She has a fear of needles

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jane's fifth husband was Dickie Moore who was also a child star himself. How did they first meet? Hint

Moore appeared in some of Powell's early films

They first met when Moore was researching a book about child stars

She was introduced to him by Elizabeth Taylor

Moore was directing the road company of "South Pacific

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Jane Powell's name at birth?

Answer: Suzanne Lorraine Burce

Powell was born in Portland, Oregon in 1929 and began to sing on the radio at age 13. She was a contralto soprano, although she could not read music or play an instrument. He father worked for Wonder Bread. Eventually the family moved to Los Angles where Suzanne (Jane) attended Beverly Hills High School.

2. Her first movie was "Song of the Open Road"(1944). What was the name of her character in the film?

Answer: Jane Powell

The name seemed to 'stick' to her so the studio brass assigned 'Jane Powell' to her as a stage name. The film was also one of last appearances on film of W.C.Fields.

3. In 1948 June starred as Judy Foster in "A Date with Judy". What actress played a supporting role as Carol Pringle?

Answer: Elizabeth Taylor

The top flight cast included Wallace Beery, Xavier Cugat, and Carman Miranda. It was based on a long running radio sitcom of the same name and was further popularized by a comic book. A famous line from the movie is Miranda's malaprop "Now we're cooking with grass". Of course, Taylor went on screen glory.

Answer: Judy Garland and June Allyson

Allyson was pregnant and Garland was in the process of being fired by MGM. Technically, Powell replaced Garland. Three memorable moments in the film were Powell and Astaire dancing and singing to "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved When You Know I've Been a Liar All My Life?" (which is believed to be longest film musical title ever), Jane singing "Too Late Now", and Astaire dancing on four walls and the ceiling.

5. In the mid-1950s, public taste for film musicals had dwindled. How did Jane Powell handle this career changing event?

Answer: She went East to the Broadway stage

On Broadway and on various touring companies, Powell starred in "South Pacific", "Sound of Music", "Oklahoma", and re-united with Howard Keel in a revival of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" which they had previously filmed together.

6. Jane ventured into the world of the soap opera in 1991, 1993, and 1994 where she played a recurring character. What was the soap opera?

Answer: As The World Turns

In addition to her dramatic performance on As The World Turns, Jane made numerous appearances on variety programs and was a frequent guest on talk shows. She appeared as a guest in nearly all the popular variety programs such as Red Skeleton, Garry Moore, the Smothers Brothers, Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, and Judy Garland.

She hosted the Mike Douglas talk show where she talked about her son's drug addiction problems. She likewise made appearances on many dramatic series.

7. In 1981 Jane published her autobiography. What was the title?

Answer: The Girl Next Door and How She Grew

"The Girl Next Door and How She Grew", unfortunately, was not a best seller. The leather-bound and signed edition has, however, become a collector's item.

8. Which Jane Powell film was the only one to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards?

Answer: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" (1954) lost out to Marlon Brando and "On The Waterfront" (1954) for the 1955 Academy Award for Best Picture. "7Bf7B" received four other nominations including Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Musical Score, the latter winning the Oscar.

9. Which of the following statements about Jane Powell is NOT TRUE?

Answer: Marnette Paterson played her in "The Jane Powell Story"

Marnette Paterson did play Jane but it was in "Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story".

When her husband gave her diamond earrings, she waited until she was under anaesthetic during childbirth to have her ears pierced.

10. Jane's fifth husband was Dickie Moore who was also a child star himself. How did they first meet?

Answer: They first met when Moore was researching a book about child stars

Moore's book was "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star or Don't Have Sex or Drive a Car" which was about his experiences and others on being a child star in Hollywood. Moore and Powell were married in 1988.

Moore made his first screen appearance at 18 months. He starred in "Oliver Twist" (1931) and was active until the mid 1950s.

Source: Author Rehaberpro

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