As one of the producers of the 1976 film “A Star Is Born,” Barbara Streisand (who also portrayed the female lead) undoubtedly had an interest in keeping production costs down.

Director Oliver Stone’s films include “Wall Street,” “Born on the Fourth of July,” “JFK” and “World Trade Center.” Stone’s childhood hero, whose photograph he carried in his wallet for years and who had a cameo role in one of Stone’s films, was a:

A) Pro football player

B) Violinist

C) U.S. Navy admiral

D) Bandleader

Answer Monday.

Thursday’s answer: The terms “first position” through “fifth position” refer to the position of one’s feet in ballet dancing.