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“I don't think today's younger audience... would even know what 1920s musicals were like.”

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Julie Andrews, born on October 1, 1935, is a British-born American actress and singer. She is best known for her performance in the film 'The Sound of Music', for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Andrews' acting career spans various types of films and stage productions, and she is beloved worldwide for her unique voice and elegant image. more

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