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“A man usually falls in love with the woman who asks the kind of questions he is able to answer.”

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Ronald Colman was a British-born American actor renowned for his performances in classic Hollywood films from the 1930s and 1940s. He was celebrated for his elegant acting style and diverse range of roles, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1947 for his performance in 'The Greatest Show on Earth'. more

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