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Movies of Janet Leigh Trivia Quiz

In memory of the late Janet Leigh. Here's a look at some of her movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,894

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
977

Last 3 plays: DCW2 (10/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 107 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Janet is best-known for the "shower scene" in "Psycho". Who else is a
stabbing victim of Anthony Perkins, in this movie? Hint

None of these

Vera Miles

Martin Balsam

John Gavin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Janet starred with Charlton Heston and Orson Welles in "Touch of Evil". Where did the action of the movie take place? Hint

Asia

Mexico

Europe

Africa

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Manchurian Candidate" (the original), Janet plays Frank Sinatra's girlfriend. Where do the two meet for the first time? Hint

At a party

At a military briefing

On a train

At a restaurant

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Question 4 of 10

4. What role does Janet play in "Harper"? Hint

A crime victim

Paul Newman's employer

Paul Newman's ex-wife

A suspect in the case that Paul Newman is investigating

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "Bye Bye Birdie", which of these songs does Dick Van Dyke sing to Janet? Hint

Kids

None of these options

Bye Bye Birdie

Put on a Happy Face

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who starred with Janet in "The Naked Spur"? Hint

Henry Fonda

James Stewart

Gary Cooper

Robert Taylor

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who starred with Janet in "The Vikings"? Hint

Kirk Douglas

Robert Mitchum

Burt Lancaster

Tyrone Power

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which movie did NOT include both Janet and Tony Curtis in the cast? Hint

Who Was That Lady?

Houdini

Prince Valiant

Black Shield of Falworth

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Question 9 of 10

9. Janet starred in "Wives and Lovers". Who had a hit with the song? Hint

Bobby Rydell

Robert Goulet

Jack Jones

Jerry Vale

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these movies included Janet in the cast? Hint

Not With My Wife, You Don't

Perfect Furlough

Spartacus

The Boston Strangler

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Nov 04 2024 : DCW2: 10/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Janet is best-known for the "shower scene" in "Psycho". Who else is a stabbing victim of Anthony Perkins, in this movie?

Answer: Martin Balsam

Gavin and Miles are also in the movie, but it's Balsam who meets his fate at the top of the stairs.

2. Janet starred with Charlton Heston and Orson Welles in "Touch of Evil". Where did the action of the movie take place?

Answer: Mexico

The movie is set in Mexico. It's often praised - I have no idea why.
It's not that interesting.

3. In "Manchurian Candidate" (the original), Janet plays Frank Sinatra's girlfriend. Where do the two meet for the first time?

Answer: On a train

Leigh befriends the falling-apart Sinatra on a train. The movie includes Laurence Harvey (in a starring role) and a young Angela Lansbury (playing a much older woman)in the cast, along with John McGiver, Henry Silva, James Gregory and Leslie Parish.

4. What role does Janet play in "Harper"?

Answer: Paul Newman's ex-wife

Lauren Bacall hires Newman to work a case. Leigh plays the ex-wife of private eye Newman. The cast includes Pamela Tiffin, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill, Robert Wagner and Shelley Winters.

5. In "Bye Bye Birdie", which of these songs does Dick Van Dyke sing to Janet?

Answer: Put on a Happy Face

Van Dyke tries to cheer up girl friend Rosie (played by Leigh). The movie includes Ann Margret (early in her career) and Paul Lynde.

6. Who starred with Janet in "The Naked Spur"?

Answer: James Stewart

This was a Jimmy Stewart western that also included Robert Ryan in the cast.

7. Who starred with Janet in "The Vikings"?

Answer: Kirk Douglas

This adventure movie starred Kirk Douglas.

8. Which movie did NOT include both Janet and Tony Curtis in the cast?

Answer: Prince Valiant

"Valiant" has Leigh, but not Curtis. "Falworth" (an adventure). "Houdini" (a biography) and "Lady" (a comedy) starred both of them.

9. Janet starred in "Wives and Lovers". Who had a hit with the song?

Answer: Jack Jones

"Hey, little girl, comb your hair, fix your make-up, soon he will open the door ..." Good song.

10. Which of these movies included Janet in the cast?

Answer: Perfect Furlough

The other three included Tony Curtis (but not Janet) in the cast.
"Furlough" was a light comedy.

Source: Author robert362

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