Packet 2: Tossup 10

This actor had a tunnel built underneath his studio so he could jog naked between scenes. In some media, the password for a sewer entrance to the Batcave is the surname of this actor, whose mannerisms inspired Superman. The comedies that made this actor a star were known for witty subtitles by Anita Loos. Hedley Lamarr wonders “how did [this actor] do such fantastic stunts with such little feet?!” in Blazing Saddles. This male actor co-owned (15[1])a huge Beverly Hills mansion (-5[1])with his (15[2])then-wife, who was nicknamed (15[1])(*) “America’s Sweetheart.” (10[3])As the first president (10[3])of the Motion Picture Academy, this famously athletic (-5[1])actor (-5[1])hosted their first Awards. (10[1])This actor, his best friend Charlie Chaplin, and his second wife Mary Pickford were co-founders of United (10[1])Artists. (10[2])For 10 points, name this silent era star of swashbucklers like The Mask of Zorro (-5[1])and The Thief of Bagdad. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

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