Can you recognize the cartoon versions of these classic Hollywood stars?

These Looney Tunes look-alikes can't fool anyone — can they?

 

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Looney Tunes creators are some of the most creative folks in the business. They have a knack for taking an idea and getting absolutely wacky with it, hence the lovable rascals we know today (here's lookin' at you, Bugs Bunny!).


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When it came to their 1941 cartoon "Hollywood Steps Out," there was no shortage of creativity and hilarity. In this part spoof featuring some of the biggest names in the biz at the time, Hollywood's finest attend a delightful soirée.

The eight-minute short shows the stars arriving, greeting one another, and settling in for a night of revelry and fun. Many of Hollywood's finest are easy to spot, and others are a little trickier. Let's see if you can name them all. Can you recognize the cartoon versions of these A-list Hollywood elites from the golden age?

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  1. Who are these characters? Here's a hint: Their silly sounds often accompanied their slapstick comedy, whether it was a "woop-woop-woop" or a "nyack!"
  2. Who is this character? Here's a hint: This comedian claims he got his stage name from a comic strip, but this has been disputed by other theories.
  3. Who is this character? Here's a hint: This played the leading man in many a musical, including "White Christmas" and "Holiday Inn."
  4. Who is this character? Here's a hint: He was nominated for 2 Best Actor awards for his roles in "Penny Serenade" and "None but the Lonely Heart."
  5. Who is this character? Here's a hint: The film in which his character goes to Washington, D.C. is one that is played in history classes across the country.
  6. Who is this character? Here's a hint: This actress was in multiple musical films, including "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "A Star is Born."
  7. Who is this character? Here's a hint: He's best known for his roles on film as a gangster or mob character.
  8. Who is this character? Here's a hint: he typically plays the strange foreign visitor with an unforgettable speaking voice.
  9. Who is this character? Here's a hint: This actress worked in both silent and talking films.
  10. Who is this character? Here's a hint: His name for his brother act was inspired by a musical instrument he played.
  11. Who is this character? Here's a hint: His film debut in "The Grapes of Wrath" earned this first-time actor an Academy Award nomination.
  12. Who is this character? Here's a hint: She was referred to as the "Oomph Girl."
  13. Who is this character? Here's a hint: she was famous for playing many a jungle princess or island queen in "sarong roles."

Can you recognize the cartoon versions of these classic Hollywood stars?

Your Result...

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97 Comments

RedSamRackham 3 months ago
* Perfect Score! Knew most but guessed right on a few!
KellyO 8 months ago
13/13. I grew up with a dad from the 1920s who loved Edward G Robinson movies. They should have a bonus question: Who is the actor kissing Groucho Marx. I am sure everyone here will know the answer!
Glornt 9 months ago
Nailed it. One guess and one by elimination, others were easy.
CraigGustafson 23 months ago
Who the hell is "Zappo" Marx?
Zeppo Marx was the fourth Marx broter. He played in a few of their movies usually as a straight man to the other three. He didn't wear a costume as his brothers did. He later went in to the production end of the movie business.
Maddys713 BruceBeckwith 12 months ago
Yes, Zeppo was the fourth Marx Brother...but Zappo was used twice in this quiz. There was no ZAPPO Marx.
KellyO CraigGustafson 8 months ago
There was no Zappo. Unless he is the twin of Zeppo and they hid him under the stairs.
RogerWinslow 23 months ago
The Grapes of Wrath was NOT his film debut.
AnnaRentzVandenhazel 23 months ago
"You got 10 out of 10
Wowee! That's an impressive eye for stars you've got there. Well done!"

What's really "impressive" about this score is that I got 3 wrong! I guess that's a nice change from choosing the right answers and being told I picked something else.

Douglas 23 months ago
11/13! missed numbers 12 and 13. last two did me in.
Snickers 27 months ago
11/13
Nightshade1972 Snickers 23 months ago
Same here. "Cary Grant" looked nothing like him, so I missed that one, and I never heard the "Oomph Girl" nickname, so I missed that one too.
Banger 41 months ago
I missed the one with Ann Sheridan but I was in a hurry.
JamesLevere 49 months ago
I got 12/13 correct ... Not too bad eh!
RedSamRackham 53 months ago
By the time this syndicated 1940's cartoon aired on TV many of us baby boomers didn't get all of the jokes such as the reference to Bing Crosby's horse. ☺
Kelley1 RedSamRackham 34 months ago
The fun's in looking it up.
PamelaEpps 55 months ago
Irving Berlin's name is misspelled. 13 of 13 but no score given after taking the quiz - a fun one, though.
TinkRoss 56 months ago
It said I got 10/10 and I clearly missed at least 2. Also more than ten questions but who am I to judge.
Tony 56 months ago
I missed 4, but I still got a 9/10! Yay me!
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