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“I turned down the first script offered to me, and the second. I lay on my back one day under an umbrella, in the garden, reading the third, and wondered why I had turned down the first.”

Quote by Conrad Veidt

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Conrad Veidt, born on January 22, 1893, and died on April 3, 1943, was a renowned film actor from Germany. Known for his exceptional performances in the silent film era, Veidt was particularly skilled at portraying psychological depth and complex emotions. His performances in classic films such as 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' and 'The Cabinet of Dr. Mabuse' have made him a legendary figure in cinematic history. more

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