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“Fate cast me to play the role of an ugly duckling with no promise of swanning. . . . I have played my life as a comedy rather than the tragedy many would have made of it.”

Quote by Marie Dressler

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Marie Dressler was an American actress, born on November 9, 1868, and died on July 28, 1934. Known for her unique comedic style and profound dramatic performances, she was a landmark figure in the early 20th-century American film industry. more

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