Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy's Story

Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy's Story

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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Gloria Swanson, a major movie star, becomes a French aristocrat and seeks more in her career. In 1927, she turns producer but faces financial issues. Joe Kennedy, a Wall Street millionaire, enters her life, influencing her both personally and professionally. They produce the film Queen Kelly, which becomes a financial disaster. Gloria's personal life also crumbles as her husband leaves her. Suspecting Joe of fraud, she confronts him, leading to his departure. Despite these setbacks, Gloria revives her career with a stellar performance in Sunset Boulevard in 1950.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new role did Gloria Swanson take on in 1927?

A Broadway actress

A Hollywood director

An independent producer

A French aristocrat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Joe Kennedy's initial impression of Hollywood?

A creative hub

A place full of amateurs

A well-organized industry

A declining business

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original title of the film 'Queen Kelly'?

The Palace

The Swamp

The Jungle

The Desert

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gloria's husband write in his letter to her?

He was moving to Hollywood

He was leaving her

He wanted to reconcile

He was starting a new business

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gloria discover about Joe Kennedy's financial dealings?

He was buying properties

He was saving money for her

He was defrauding her

He was investing wisely

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Gloria Swanson's career change in 1950?

She retired from acting

She delivered a great performance in 'Sunset Boulevard'

She became a film director

She moved to Paris