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Vivien Leigh (born Vivian Mary Hartley; 5 November 1913 – 8 July 1967)

After completing her drama school education, Leigh appeared in small roles in four films in 1935 and progressed to the role of heroine in Fire Over England (1937). Lauded for her beauty, Leigh felt…

Vivien Leigh (born Vivian Mary Hartley; 5 November 1913 – 8 July 1967)
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