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“... actresses require protection in their art from blind abuse, from savage criticism. Their work is their religion, if they are seeking the best in their art, and to abuse that faith is to rob them, to dishonor them.”

Quote by Nance O'Neil

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Nance O'Neil was an American actress celebrated for her performances in both theater and film. She started her career in vaudeville and made the transition to silent films, becoming one of the first female stars in the American film industry. O'Neil was renowned for her dramatic roles and her capacity to express intricate emotions through her acting. more

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