"He was a great influence on me. I don't know what happened to him. I think he failed and went to America."
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Claude Rains
William Claude Rains (10 November 1889 β 30 May 1967) was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned 46 years. He is best remembered for his many roles in Hollywood films.
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