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Deborah Kerr Trivia Quiz

Deborah Kerr is one of the finest, most versitile actresses that ever lived. This quiz asks general questions about her life and career.

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

Author
BabsFan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,244

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
382

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which movie did Deborah Kerr play three different women? Hint

An Affair To Remember

The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp

The Innocents

Eye Of The Devil

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Question 2 of 10

2. She has done many accents over the years. Which accent hasn't she done? Hint

An Irish accent

A German accent

An Australian accent

An American accent

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times has she played a nun? Hint

Three times

Once

Four times

Twice

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many times has she played a nanny? Hint

Twice

Once

Four times

Three times

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who hasn't she co-starred with? Hint

Spencer Tracy

Kirk Douglas

John Wayne

John Mills

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the men Deborah Kerr has co-starred with more than twice. Hint

Stewart Granger, David Niven, Burt Lancaster,J immy Stewart.

Cary Grant, Burt Lancaster, David Niven, Jimmy Stewart.

Cary Grant, Robert Mitchum, David Niven, Stewart Granger.

Robert Mitchum, Cary Grant, Stewart Granger, Laurence Olivier.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was her leading man on her first Hollywood movie? Hint

Yul Brynner

Spencer Tracy

Clark Gable

Cary Grant

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which role did she originate on Broadway and then reprise on the big screen? Hint

Laura Reynolds

Anna Leonowens

Karen Holmes

Hannah Jelkes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is her most famous line from 'Tea And Sympathy'? Hint

'Years from now when you talk about this - and you will - be kind.'

'Nothing human disgusts me.'

'I never knew it could be like this! Nobody ever kissed me the way you do.'

'If you can paint, I can walk'

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which 1960s movie did Deborah Kerr star with three of her very good friends and frequent co-stars? Hint

The Grass Is Greener

The Chalk Garden

The Night Of The Iguana

The Arrangement

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which movie did Deborah Kerr play three different women?

Answer: The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp

'The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp' was one of Deborah Kerr's first movies. She played the three women in Blimp's life: His first love- Edith Hunter, his wife- Barbara Wynne, and his driver- Angela 'Johnny' Cannon.

2. She has done many accents over the years. Which accent hasn't she done?

Answer: A German accent

Deborah Kerr had an Irish accent in the film 'Heaven Knows, Mr. {Allison';} An Australian accent in the film 'The {Sundowners';} and an American accent in the film 'From Here To Eternity'.

3. How many times has she played a nun?

Answer: Twice

Deborah Kerr has played a nun in both 'Black Narcissus' and 'Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison'.

4. How many times has she played a nanny?

Answer: Three times

Deborah Kerr has played a nanny in 'The King And I', 'The Innocents' and 'The Chalk Garden'.

5. Who hasn't she co-starred with?

Answer: John Wayne

Deborah Kerr made 'The Arrangement' with {Douglas;} 'The Chalk Garden' with {Mills;} and 'Edward, My son' with Tracy.

6. Name the men Deborah Kerr has co-starred with more than twice.

Answer: Cary Grant, Robert Mitchum, David Niven, Stewart Granger.

Deborah Kerr has made only TWO movies each with Burt Lancaster and Stewart Granger.

7. Who was her leading man on her first Hollywood movie?

Answer: Clark Gable

The first movie Deborah Kerr made in Hollywood was 'The Hucksters', and her leading man was none other than the king of Hollywood himself, Clark Gable.

8. Which role did she originate on Broadway and then reprise on the big screen?

Answer: Laura Reynolds

Deborah Kerr originated the role of Laura Reynolds in 'Tea And Sympathy'. She was later to reprise that role when the play was made into a film.

9. What is her most famous line from 'Tea And Sympathy'?

Answer: 'Years from now when you talk about this - and you will - be kind.'

That line originally ended the play, though not the movie. The other lines are taken from 'An Affair To Remember'(If you can paint..) , 'From Here To Eternity'( Nobody ever kissed me...) and 'The Night Of The Iguana' (Nothing human...).

10. In which 1960s movie did Deborah Kerr star with three of her very good friends and frequent co-stars?

Answer: The Grass Is Greener

'The Grass Is Greener' also starred Robert Mitchum, Cary Grant and Jean Simmons. All three were personal friends of Deborah Kerr and had starred with her at least twice.

Source: Author BabsFan

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