Oops! Sorry Camarel, I didn't notice your post when I answered TIS.

In response to your question, all I can say is: That's a definite yes.


Signor V.

No problem after a bit of research is it Virginia North?

No, not Virginia North. Good guess, though.


Signor V.

Madeline Smith? This'll be my last guess because i have the James Bond boxset and don't want to go through them all

Awwww! And you were so close, Cam!

Well, let me explain:

Yes, she was a Bond Girl, and no, she did not appear opposite Sean Connery. However, she did appear in the very next film made after Connery quit the role - On Her Majesty's Secret Service, opposite George Lazenby.

On TV, she played Emma Peel opposite Patrick Macnee in The Avengers.

In the US, she hosted the PBS Mystery series.

In the 1973 film Theatre of Blood, she played opposite Vincent Price as his daughter, Edwina Lionheart - that's where the photo came from.

Yes, it's the beautiful and talented Diana Rigg.



Signor V.

Wow, I never would have guessed Diana Rigg. Good one.

After that brain twister, here's a very easy one:





TIS

I'm drawing a blank.

Perhaps a hint?


Signor V.

That's definitely Steve Jobs.

Hey Blake, you're right! I thought it would be easy but he does look way younger than most remember him. Your turn.



TIS

Until Blake comes up with a brain-teaser, try this one. I think it's pretty easy:



Who is the young man on the right?

I think someone will figure this one out in short order, so I'm not going to give any clues just yet.


Signor V.

Well, it looks like you need some clues. I'm really surprised nobody recognized the fellow on the right. But anyway, here goes:

Show business.

He was on stage, film, radio, television. Was also an author. He is not among the living, and was not famous under his real name.

You should have little trouble figuring out his identity (but I'll still keep my fingers crossed).


Signor V.

SV,

His face looks familiar but so far I can't place him. What field was he MOST famous for?



TIS

It's Julius Marx - aka: "Groucho". I believe the other fellow is his brother, Leonard (Chico).

Boy you're smart. Yea, NOW I can see it by the facial expression but would have never guessed Groucho. I do believe you're right.


TIS

Thanks, TIS... smart smart or Fredo smaht?
I have been a Marx Bros. fan for a long time. Imagine my surprise when I grew up to learn Chico wasn't Italian - he was Jewish! Groucho's droopy eye was the give away.

Absolutely right - the Secret Word is: Groucho!



But, the man on the left is not Chico (Leonard) - it's Gummo (Milton), the least known of the brothers, who left the act to serve in the army in World War I and never re-entered show business.

Your turn, Mark.


Signor V.

Oh yea, I barely remember Gummo. And yes Chico. He sounded so Italian didn't he?

My mind is blank at the moment (if my brother was here he'd say it's always blank) BUT there are some really great quotes by Groucho. They guy made me laugh.



TIS

Try these on for size:

Groucho Marx Quotes

There are some choice ones, that's for sure!


Signor V.

SV, what site do you get these cool smiley's at?

Hmmm... Since nature abhors a vacuum (and so does my apartment), let me give you something to galvanize your brains:



A few clues: Actor, deceased. Equally adept at playing heroes or villains. Was in a few films that are definitely considered classics. Highly regarded by his peers.


Signor V.

It's not just one site - it's many. I use Google a lot. Many times I'll search Google Images for the type of smiley I want. For example, I searched for "Groucho smiley" and chose the particular one I wanted to use. I copy the URL for the individual website the smiley is on, then enter the information when I add the image to my post.

For general smiley websites, search Google for "smileys" and you'll get a whole bunch to choose from. Here are two sites I like:

PlanetSmilies

FreeSmileyFace

When I select a smiley from websites like these, I right-click on the smiley I want to use, then click "properties" on the pop-up screen. This will then show me the smiley's URL and I add this as the image info in my post.


Signor V.

Thanks SV for the help.

My guess would be Werner Klemperer (Col. Klink)?

Nope, not Werner Klemperer.

Though this person did act on television, I would say he was a bit better known for his film roles.


Signor V.

Perhaps another clue or two is in order:

He was not American.

At one time in his career, he portrayed a famous author. But, he was better known for playing that author's most famous literary creation (among his many other roles).

He was no stranger to sci-fi either.


Signor V.

Peter Cushing?

We have a winner!




It is indeed, Peter Cushing.


Signor V.

I'm not good at this. When I first saw the picture I thought Abe Vigoda.

Good going Lilo!! I know Peter Cushing but would have never guessed.



TIS

Cushing always had that ever so slight smirk. I love Hammer Films.

Ok, this might be too easy but we'll see...
This blonde has changed appearance drastically since 1990.