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For her role in a 1995 film, for which specific historical figure did Joan Allen receive an Oscar nomination?

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pat nixon

For which role did Laurence Olivier dye his hair blond and win an Oscar for 'Best Actor' in 1948?

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hamlet

In which 1980 biographical film did Jeremy Irons make his first feature film appearance as choreographer Michael Fokine, portraying a great Russian ballet star?

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vaslav nijinsky

Who is the controversial writer of 'Showgirls' and 'Basic Instinct' who was formerly a journalist?

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joe eszterhas

Which 1998 Oscar nominee wore a $20 million diamond inspired by the gem in 'Titanic'?

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gloria stuart

Which silent screen actress directed her sister in the 1920 film 'Remodeling Her Husband'?

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lillian gish

In 1978, which actress played Brooke Shields' mother in both 'Pretty Baby' and 'King of the Gypsies'?

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susan sarandon

Which actress, who starred in 'Little Women' and 'National Velvet,' had already appeared in 18 films by the age of 19?

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elizabeth taylor

Who won the Oscars for writing and directing 'The Apartment' in 1961?

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billy wilder

What was the real name of the actor who played the wonderful Wizard in 'The Wizard of Oz' and was born Francis Phillip Wupperman?

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frank morgan

What 1973 film about a con game earned Julia Phillips the distinction of being the first woman producer to win a Best Picture Oscar?

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sting

Who was flown from London to Hollywood to cut Mia Farrow's hair for the film 'Rosemary's Baby'?

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vidal sassoon

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