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Quote by Claude Rains

“I'm only a poor corrupt official.”

Quote by Claude Rains

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Claude Rains was a British-born American film actor renowned for his work in the 1930s and 1940s. He starred or had significant roles in several classic films, including 'The Great Dictator' and 'Gone with the Wind', earning widespread recognition and acclaim. more

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