Constance's Cosmetics

     Constance Bennett seems to have had a bit of a beauty empire.  Today it seems like every celebrity has a beauty line, from Drew Barrymore's Flower Beauty to what seems like the millionth Britney Spears or J.Lo perfume, celebrities have been in the beauty products game from the beginning.  The footage of Constance using her products survives and is incredibly intriguing.  Unfortunately it appears to be one of the sole surviving remnants.  Bennett's beauty empire lasted approximately a decade - an amazing feat since she began her empire during the Great Depression.  According to the author of The Bennetts, Constance was great at coming up with ideas, but terrible at implementation.  

How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 20

According to Photoplay, July 1940

When Arleen Whelan was discovered for pictures, she was:

Running an elevator

Selling in a candy shop

Manicuring in a beauty shop

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 19

According to Photoplay, July 1940

The initials in W.C. Fields' name stand for:

Warren Claude

Warner Charles

Will Chester

William Claude

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 18

According to Photoplay, July 1940

Two of the following are expectant fathers

John Payne (with wife Anne Shirley)

Don Ameche (with wife Honore Prendergast)

Johnny Weissmuller (with wife Beryl Scott)

Wayme Morris (with wife Leonora Hornblow)

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 17

According to Photoplay, July 1940

This star's constant escort is an expert in health foods

Greta Garbo

Norma Shearer

Rosalind Russell

Ann Sheridan

This magazine featuring Ann is the source of our delightful quiz

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 16

According to Photoplay, July 1940

Her real name is France Ethel Gumm

Frances Farmer

Judy Garland

Kay Francis

Olivia de Havilland

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 15

According to Photoplay, July 1940

Two of these actors own the popular Racquet Club in Palm Springs

Broderick Crawford

Charles Farrell

Ralph Bellamy

Warren William

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 14

According to Photoplay, July 1940

This star manages her own cosmetic business

Constance Bennett

Janet Gaynor 

Madeleine Carroll

Hedy Lamarr

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 13

According to Photoplay, July 1940

He is one of the best polo players in Hollywood

Fred MacMurray

James Cagney

Spencer Tracy

Tyrone Power

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 12

According to Photoplay, July 1940

Which is the newest of the following smart supper clubs?

Victor Hugo

Ciro's

Clover Club

Florentine Room

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 11

According to Photoplay, July 1940

Two of these stars play leading roles in different picture series:

Betty Field

George Sanders

Penny Singleton

Joe Penner

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 10

According to Photoplay, July 1940

Virginia Cherrill is the ex-wife of:

The two were looking pretty cozy in this picture.  Can you guess who it was?

Cary Grant

Lew Ayres

Randolph Scott

Walter Wanger

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 9

According to Photoplay, July 1940

An "Oscar" in Hollywood means:

The statuette presented to Academy Award winners

A bit player

A drive-in restaurant

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 8

According to Photoplay, July 1940

What actor did not appear on the New York stage this season?

Basil Rathbone

Fredric March

Laurence Olivier

Paul Muni

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How Well Do You Know Hollywood? - Question 7

According to Photoplay, July 1940

The American Institute of Voice Teachers voted these two stars the winners

of their annual "voice personality" awards for the finest screen voices:

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Loretta Young

Margaret Sullavan

Ronald Colman

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