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contraction of the Rich's trigger finger fires the gun, fatally wounding Grant. He asks Tommy to take good care of
Barbara. Seeing no reason to hurt Barbara, Marjorie remains silent.
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799:Trader Horn
607:Loving Lies
551:White Eagle
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463:Open Places
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285:Madge Evans
279:Kay Francis
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91:Kay Francis
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1128:Categories
911:Rose Marie
703:California
623:Gold Heels
346:References
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157:1931-08-22
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