Curated by Ed Boitano
With the Allen v. Farrow HBO documentary hitting the airwaves, we thought the time was right to divert from our usual travel-themed trivia. Rather than dwell on the controversy of Mr. Allen and Ms. Farrow’s private lives, Trivia 49 will concentrate on their professional lives together and sometimes apart. As always, no one will see your answers except for you.
Nevertheless, to bring readers up to speed, here is an overview of the documentary series: per HBO’s press release.
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Question 1 |
Did Mia Farrow appear in twelve Woody Allen feature length directed films?
A | Yes |
B | No |
Question 1 :
Answer: A. Yes
María de Lourdes Villiers "Mia" Farrow appeared in twelve Woody Allen feature-length directed films.
María de Lourdes Villiers "Mia" Farrow appeared in twelve Woody Allen feature-length directed films.
- 1982 A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy
- 1983 Zelig
- 1984 Broadway Danny Rose
- 1985 The Purple Rose of Cairo
- 1986 Hannah and Her Sisters
- 1987 Radio Days
- 1987 September
- 1988 Another Woman
- 1989 Crimes and Misdemeanors
- 1990 Alice
- 1991 Shadows and Fog
- 1992 Husbands and Wives
Question 2 |
Mia Farrow is the daughter of this actress.
A | Maureen McGovern |
B | Maureen Stapleton |
C | Maureen O'Brien |
D | Maureen O'Hara |
E | Maureen O'Sullivan |
Question 2 :
Answer: E. Maureen O'Sullivan
Actress Maureen O'Sullivan is best known to audiences for ‘Me Tarzan, You Jane’ fame.
Maureen Paula O'Sullivan was born on May 17, 1911 in County Roscommon, Ireland, to Evangeline "Mary Eva" Lovatt (Frazer) and Charles Joseph O'Sullivan, an officer in the Connaught Rangers. She was of Irish, English, and Scottish descent. The future mother of Mia Farrow was educated in private Catholic girls’ schools in London, Dublin, and Paris. Maureen was a classmate of Vivien Leigh, another actress destined for screen immortality. Even as a schoolgirl, Maureen desired an acting career; she studied hard and read widely. When the opportunity to be an actress came along, it almost dropped in her lap. The director Frank Borzage was in Dublin filming Song o' My Heart (1930) when Maureen, then 18, met him. Borzage suggested a screen test, which she took. The results were more than favorable, as she won the part of Eileen O'Brien. The part was a substantial one, so much so that Maureen went on to Hollywood to complete the filming.
Mia Farrow’s surname stems from Australian born, Hollywood director, John Farrow. T-Boy’s pick for his best film: 1948 The Big Clock.
Actress Maureen O'Sullivan is best known to audiences for ‘Me Tarzan, You Jane’ fame.
Maureen Paula O'Sullivan was born on May 17, 1911 in County Roscommon, Ireland, to Evangeline "Mary Eva" Lovatt (Frazer) and Charles Joseph O'Sullivan, an officer in the Connaught Rangers. She was of Irish, English, and Scottish descent. The future mother of Mia Farrow was educated in private Catholic girls’ schools in London, Dublin, and Paris. Maureen was a classmate of Vivien Leigh, another actress destined for screen immortality. Even as a schoolgirl, Maureen desired an acting career; she studied hard and read widely. When the opportunity to be an actress came along, it almost dropped in her lap. The director Frank Borzage was in Dublin filming Song o' My Heart (1930) when Maureen, then 18, met him. Borzage suggested a screen test, which she took. The results were more than favorable, as she won the part of Eileen O'Brien. The part was a substantial one, so much so that Maureen went on to Hollywood to complete the filming.
Mia Farrow’s surname stems from Australian born, Hollywood director, John Farrow. T-Boy’s pick for his best film: 1948 The Big Clock.
Question 3 |
Name the hit TV series that launched Mia Farrow’s career.
A | As the World Turns |
B | Car 54, Where Are You? |
C | Dragnet |
D | Love of Life |
E | Peyton Place |
Question 3 :
Answer: E. Peyton Place
Mia Farrow, then a minor, went to the Santa Monica Courthouse to have her 20th Century Fox contract to appear on Peyton Place approved by the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Peyton Place premiered on ABC on Sept. 15, 1964, with Farrow portraying Allison MacKenzie. The role launched her career.
Mia Farrow, then a minor, went to the Santa Monica Courthouse to have her 20th Century Fox contract to appear on Peyton Place approved by the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Peyton Place premiered on ABC on Sept. 15, 1964, with Farrow portraying Allison MacKenzie. The role launched her career.
Question 4 |
Name a song composed about one of Mia Farrow’s sisters.
A | Daisy Jane – America |
B | Dear Prudence – The Beatles |
C | Roxanne – The Police |
D | Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands – Bob Dylan |
E | She Smiled Sweetly – The Rolling Stones |
Question 4 :
Answer: B. Dear Prudence – The Beatles
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
The song was written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Written in Rishikesh during the group's trip to India in early 1968, it was inspired by actress Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence Farrow (Bruns) who became obsessive about meditating while practicing with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Her designated partners on the meditation course, Lennon and George Harrison, attempted to coax Farrow out of her seclusion, which led to Lennon writing the song.
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Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
The song was written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Written in Rishikesh during the group's trip to India in early 1968, it was inspired by actress Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence Farrow (Bruns) who became obsessive about meditating while practicing with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Her designated partners on the meditation course, Lennon and George Harrison, attempted to coax Farrow out of her seclusion, which led to Lennon writing the song.
Credits
- John Lennon – Lead and Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (1965 Epiphone 230TD Casino and 1964 Gibson J-160E), Tambourine
- Paul McCartney – Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar (1966 Fender Jazz Bass), Piano, Drums, Cowbell, Flugelhorn and Handclaps
- George Harrison – Backing Vocals and Lead Guitar (1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard)
- Mal Evans – Backing Vocals and Handclaps, Tambourine
- John McCartney (Paul's cousin) – Backing Vocals and Handclaps
- Jackie Lomax – Backing Vocals and Handclaps
Question 5 |
Name Mia Farrow’s first husband.
A | Woody Allen |
B | Roman Polanski |
C | André Previn |
D | Frank Sinatra |
E | Roger Vadim |
Question 5 :
Answer: D. Frank Sinatra
On July 19, 1966, Mia Farrow married her first husband, Frank Sinatra at the Las Vegas home of Jack Entratter. Farrow was 21 years old; Sinatra 50. Sinatra wanted Farrow to give up her acting career, which she initially agreed to do. Farrow accompanied Sinatra while he was shooting several films, but soon tired of doing nothing and signed on to star in Roman Polanski’s Rosemary's Baby. Filming of Rosemary's Baby ran over its initial schedule, which angered Sinatra, who had cast Farrow in a role in his film The Detective (1968). After Farrow failed to report for filming, Sinatra cast actress Jacqueline Bisset in Farrow's role. In November 1967, while Farrow was filming Rosemary's Baby, Sinatra's lawyer served her with divorce papers. Their divorce was finalized in August 1968. Farrow later blamed the demise of the marriage on their age difference and said she was an "impossibly immature teenager" when she married Sinatra. The two remained friends until Sinatra's death.
Woody Allen, 3 wives: Harlene Susan Rosen, Louise Lasser, Soon-Yi Previn
Roman Polanski, 3 wives: Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass, Sharon Tate, Emmanuelle Seigner
Frank Sinatra, 4 wives: Nancy Barbato, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, Barbara Marx
André Previn, 5 wives: Betty Bennett, Dory Previn, Mia Farrow, Heather Mary Hales, Anne-Sophie Mutter
Roger Vadim, 5 wives: Brigitte Bardot, Annette Stroyberg, Jane Fonda, Catherine Schneider, Marie-Christine Barrault
On July 19, 1966, Mia Farrow married her first husband, Frank Sinatra at the Las Vegas home of Jack Entratter. Farrow was 21 years old; Sinatra 50. Sinatra wanted Farrow to give up her acting career, which she initially agreed to do. Farrow accompanied Sinatra while he was shooting several films, but soon tired of doing nothing and signed on to star in Roman Polanski’s Rosemary's Baby. Filming of Rosemary's Baby ran over its initial schedule, which angered Sinatra, who had cast Farrow in a role in his film The Detective (1968). After Farrow failed to report for filming, Sinatra cast actress Jacqueline Bisset in Farrow's role. In November 1967, while Farrow was filming Rosemary's Baby, Sinatra's lawyer served her with divorce papers. Their divorce was finalized in August 1968. Farrow later blamed the demise of the marriage on their age difference and said she was an "impossibly immature teenager" when she married Sinatra. The two remained friends until Sinatra's death.
Woody Allen, 3 wives: Harlene Susan Rosen, Louise Lasser, Soon-Yi Previn
Roman Polanski, 3 wives: Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass, Sharon Tate, Emmanuelle Seigner
Frank Sinatra, 4 wives: Nancy Barbato, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, Barbara Marx
André Previn, 5 wives: Betty Bennett, Dory Previn, Mia Farrow, Heather Mary Hales, Anne-Sophie Mutter
Roger Vadim, 5 wives: Brigitte Bardot, Annette Stroyberg, Jane Fonda, Catherine Schneider, Marie-Christine Barrault
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I had fun with this Trivia installment. Only got 40%. It’s fascinating how these celebrities just find spouses from the same gene pool .. and do it often. They live in this cordon sanitaire.