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“I had the most beautiful set of theories you ever knew when I started out as a schoolma'am, but every one of them has failed me at some pinch or another.”

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Anne Shirley
Anne Shirley

Anne Shirley, born on April 17, 1918 in Canada and passed away on July 4, 1993, was a renowned film actress. She is best known for her outstanding performances in several classic films, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s. more

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