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Dreams of Stardom Trivia Quiz

Many movies, shows, and songs deal with a pursuit of the dream of stardom. Here are a few of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,877

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1939

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "All About Eve" is remembered for Bette Davis' "comeback role" as Margo Channing, but the movie is also about a young would-be actress (Eve) who dreams of stardom. Who plays Eve? Hint

Lizabeth Scott

Anne Baxter

Claudette Colbert

Judy Holliday

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Question 2 of 10

2. "In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star ..." Who sang the song? Hint

Judy Collins

Dionne Warwick

Lesley Gore

Anne Murray

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Career" was an interesting film about a would-be actor who was devoted to his craft. Who played the lead? Hint

Donald Sutherland

Tony Franciosa

Lee Marvin

Robert Mitchum

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Question 4 of 10

4. Inevitably, there had to be a movie about "the Oscar". Who starred in the movie of the same name? Hint

Stephen Boyd

Dean Jones

Fred MacMurray

Van Johnson

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Question 5 of 10

5. "A Chorus Line" may be the ultimate dream-of-stardom vehicle: it focuses on several up-and-comers who have the dream. Who starred in the movie version? Hint

Robert Redford

Gene Hackman

Michael Douglas

James Garner

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Question 6 of 10

6. "They're gonna put me in the movies; they're gonna make a big star out of me ..." what song has these lyrics? Hint

My Little Town

Act Naturally

One Fine Day

Somewhere in the Night

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the storyline of the legendary play, "42nd Street"? Hint

Understudy gets her big chance to be a star

Would-be star gives it all up for love and marriage

Wanna-be star will do anything to get what she wants

Starlet faces the harsh reality that she doesn't have the talent to make it big

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Question 8 of 10

8. The anthem of show business that keeps the dream alive is "There's No Business Like Show Business". Who is best known for singing this song? Hint

Gwen Verdon

Mary Martin

Ethel Merman

Chita Rivera

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Stage Door" was an early vehicle for which legendary actress? Hint

Joan Crawford

Jane Wyman

Lauren Bacall

Katharine Hepburn

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Question 10 of 10

10. Marlo Thomas starred in the TV series "That Girl" about a girl who wants to make it in show biz. Ted Bessell was the boyfriend; what was his line of work? Hint

Radio D.J.

Investment Banker

Magazine Writer

Criminal Lawyer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "All About Eve" is remembered for Bette Davis' "comeback role" as Margo Channing, but the movie is also about a young would-be actress (Eve) who dreams of stardom. Who plays Eve?

Answer: Anne Baxter

With George Sanders and a young Marilyn Monroe (in a small part).

2. "In a week, maybe two, they'll make you a star ..." Who sang the song?

Answer: Dionne Warwick

"Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" Bacharach and David. Good lyric.

3. "Career" was an interesting film about a would-be actor who was devoted to his craft. Who played the lead?

Answer: Tony Franciosa

The under-appreciated Franciosa starred in this one. Always easygoing and easy to watch.

4. Inevitably, there had to be a movie about "the Oscar". Who starred in the movie of the same name?

Answer: Stephen Boyd

Boyd is another under-appreciated actor. Best known for "Ben-Hur".

5. "A Chorus Line" may be the ultimate dream-of-stardom vehicle: it focuses on several up-and-comers who have the dream. Who starred in the movie version?

Answer: Michael Douglas

Incredibly successful play.

6. "They're gonna put me in the movies; they're gonna make a big star out of me ..." what song has these lyrics?

Answer: Act Naturally

Not really a song about wanting to be a star - but the lyric fits, anyway.

7. What was the storyline of the legendary play, "42nd Street"?

Answer: Understudy gets her big chance to be a star

One of the early "dream-of-stardom" pieces. By Gower Champion.
"Come and meet those dancing feet ..."

8. The anthem of show business that keeps the dream alive is "There's No Business Like Show Business". Who is best known for singing this song?

Answer: Ethel Merman

"Next day on your dressing room they've hung a star - let's go, on with the show."

9. "Stage Door" was an early vehicle for which legendary actress?

Answer: Katharine Hepburn

Early starring role for Hepburn. Re-made later with the late Susan Strasberg in the role.

10. Marlo Thomas starred in the TV series "That Girl" about a girl who wants to make it in show biz. Ted Bessell was the boyfriend; what was his line of work?

Answer: Magazine Writer

Don wrote for "Newsview" magazine. Cute stuff for the time.

Source: Author robert362

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