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Quiz about The Love Goddess Rita Hayworth

The Love Goddess: Rita Hayworth Quiz

How much do you know about Ms. Cansino, better known as lovely Rita?

A multiple-choice quiz by kittencat1970. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kittencat1970

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
189,195

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
540

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (7/10), klotzplate (10/10), Guest 31 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Rita's star sign? Hint

Virgo

Scorpio

Libra

Sagittarius

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was her second husband? Hint

James Hill

Orson Welles

Prince Aly Khan

Dick Haymes

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Put The Blame On Mame' is a song from which classic film starring Rita? Hint

"Gilda" (1946)

"Cover Girl" (1944)

"The Strawberry Blonde" (1941)

"The Lady From Shanghai" (1947)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What's the name of Rita's daughter by Prince Aly Khan? Hint

Jasmine

Tasmin

Justine

Yasmin

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which film did Rita play the character Vera Simpson? Hint

The Money Trap

Separate Tables

Pal Joey

The Happy Thieves

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Rita's production company, started in 1947? Hint

Haybeck Incorporated

Beckworth Corporation

Ritaworth Corporation

Beckhay Incorporated

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Question 7 of 10

7. What kind of cosmetic surgery did Rita undergo on the studio heads' advice? Hint

Electrolysis

Breast enlargement

Face lift

Nose reshaping

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Rita's character's name in "The Strawberry Blonde" (1941)? Hint

Virginia

Victoria

Veronica

Valentina

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who portrayed Rita in the 1983 TV movie 'The Love Goddess'? Hint

Joan Collins

Lynda Carter

Jane Seymour

Jane Hallaren

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which year did Rita die? Hint

1987

1985

1988

1989

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Dec 14 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Nov 18 2024 : klotzplate: 10/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 31: 2/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Rita's star sign?

Answer: Libra

She was born on October 17th, 1918 in Brooklyn. Her father was Spanish dancer Eduardo Cansino and her mother was showgirl Volga Hayworth. They were married in 1917.

2. Who was her second husband?

Answer: Orson Welles

She married Orson Welles on September 7th, 1943. They had one child, Rebecca, who was born on December 17, 1945, and were divorced on December 1, 1948.

3. 'Put The Blame On Mame' is a song from which classic film starring Rita?

Answer: "Gilda" (1946)

This classic film-noir was directed by Charles Vidor and co-starred Glenn Ford and George Macready.

4. What's the name of Rita's daughter by Prince Aly Khan?

Answer: Yasmin

Yasmin was born on December 28, 1949.

5. In which film did Rita play the character Vera Simpson?

Answer: Pal Joey

Directed by George Sidney, "Pal Joey" (1957) co-starred Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak.

6. What was the name of Rita's production company, started in 1947?

Answer: Beckworth Corporation

The name was formed from the syllables of Rebecca (her daughter) and Hayworth. The corporation was dissolved in 1954 on Dick Haymes' advice.

7. What kind of cosmetic surgery did Rita undergo on the studio heads' advice?

Answer: Electrolysis

They decided her hairline was too low so she endured years of electrolysis to make it higher.

8. What was Rita's character's name in "The Strawberry Blonde" (1941)?

Answer: Virginia

This 1941 musical was directed by Raoul Walsh and co-starred James Cagney and Olivia de Havilland.

9. Who portrayed Rita in the 1983 TV movie 'The Love Goddess'?

Answer: Lynda Carter

Directed by James Goldstone. Jane Hallaren was in the movie, but played Virginia Van Upp.

10. In which year did Rita die?

Answer: 1987

She succumbed to Alzheimer's disease on May 14, 1987.

Source: Author kittencat1970

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