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Quote by Claude Rains

“God felt sorry for actors, so he gave them a place in the sun and a lot of money. All they had to sacrifice was their talent.”

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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