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Ava Gardner

Glamorous actress known for her roles as a romantic leading lady. Her films include The Killers (1946), The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) and Night of the Iguana (1964). She was married to Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra.

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