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“Orson Welles lists Citizen Kane as his best film, Alfred Hitchcock opts for Shadow of a Doubt, and Sir Carol Reed chose The Third Man - and I'm in all of them.”

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Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten, born on May 15, 1905, was a renowned American film actor. His acting career spanned over half a century, during which he appeared in many classic films, including 'Casablanca' and 'Gone with the Wind'. Cotten was admired for his exquisite acting skills and unique temperament, earning him popularity and acclaim in Hollywood. more

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