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“John Barrymore was a serious actor who did a great deal of research for all his parts, until, I guess, he was around 50. Then he started drinking heavily . . . So he drank himself to death. It took him 10 years.”

Quote by John Carradine

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John Carradine
John Carradine

John Carradine was an American actor renowned for his performances in film and television. Born on February 5, 1906, and passing away on November 27, 1988, Carradine played a variety of roles throughout the 20th century, including in horror, western, and dramatic films, known for his deep and expressive acting style. more

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