Round 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 a huge Beverly Hills mansion with his then-wife, who was nicknamed (*) “America’s Sweetheart.” (10[1])As the first president of the Motion Picture Academy, this famously athletic (-5[1])actor hosted their first Awards. This actor, his best friend Charlie Chaplin, and his second wife Mary Pickford were co-founders of United Artists. For 10 points, name this silent era star of swashbucklers like The Mask of Zorro and The Thief of Bagdad. ■END■ (10[1])

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