Margot Mosher Merrill was the adopted daughter of Davis and husband Gary Merrill. Bette married actor Gary Merrill just 25 days after her divorce was finalised Credit: Getty - Contributor Bette married actor Gary in 1950 and, just a few months later in January 1951, the couple. To play the elderly Elizabeth I of England, Davis shaved her hairline and eyebrows. In 1915, Davis's parents separated, Davis and her sister Barbara attended, for three years, a spartan boarding school called Crestalban in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, in the Berkshires. Her next film was Deception (1946), the first of her films to lose money. The Lord has ordained B.D. I trusted her instincts." Margo C Merrill, 82 Resides in Santa Fe, NM Lived In Cazadero CA, Stinson Beach CA Also known as Margot C Merrill Includes Address (5) Phone (3) See Results Statistics for all 8 Margot Merrill results: 63 yrs AVERAGE AGE 33% are in their 60s, while the average age is 63. During the early 1940s, several of Davis's film choices were influenced by the war, such as Watch on the Rhine (1943), by Lillian Hellman, and Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943), a lighthearted all-star musical cavalcade, with each of the featured stars donating their fees to the Hollywood Canteen. [59], Davis showed little interest in the film Now, Voyager (1942), until Hal Wallis advised her that female audiences needed romantic dramas to distract them from the reality of their lives. Since then only three people have surpassed this figure, Meryl Streep (with 21 nominations and three wins), Katharine Hepburn (12 nominations and 4 wins), and Jack Nicholson (12 nominations and 3 wins) with Laurence Olivier matching the number (10 nominations and 1 win). [1] A recipient of two Academy Awards, she was the first thespian to accrue ten nominations. Her co-star, Leslie Howard, was initially dismissive of her, but as filming progressed, his attitude changed, and he subsequently spoke highly of her abilities. Jane Fonda, Henry Fonda, Natalie Wood, and Olivia de Havilland were among the performers who paid tribute, with de Havilland commenting that Davis "got the roles I always wanted". She accepted roles in the television miniseries The Dark Secret of Harvest Home (1978) and the theatrical film Death on the Nile (1978), an Agatha Christie murder mystery. The Hollywood Canteen is one of them." Manhattan Surrogate Court Judge Renee Roth directed Hyman to notify the court by Dec. 5 if she plans to contest the will. She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical films, suspense horror, and occasional comedies, although her greater successes were in romantic dramas. Davis supposedly said that he could take her there and pay for it if he wanted, which may have later led to Merrill accusing Davis of abandoning Margot, as reported in the book Bette and Joan: The Divine Feud by Shaun Considine. Although she had gained a reputation for being forthright and demanding, her behavior during filming of Mr. Skeffington was erratic and out of character. [56], Interestingly, in 1943, Davis would tell an interviewer that she had molded her film career on her motto, "I love tragedy," and ironically, until Pearl Harbor she had been recognized as the American favorite of Japanese moviegoers--because to them, she "represented the admirable principle of sad self-sacrifice.[57], At John Garfield's suggestion of opening a servicemen's club in Hollywood, Davis with the aid of Warner, Cary Grant, and Jule Styne transformed an old nightclub into the Hollywood Canteen, which opened on October 3, 1942. In later years, Davis cited this performance as her personal favorite. 67 (approx.) Davis' adopted daughter, Margot Mosher Merrill of Geneva, N.Y., was diagnosed as mentally retarded at age 3 and has been in special schools and institutions since. Names: Bette Davis (10 documents) She was awarded the Volpi Cup at the 1937 Venice Film Festival for her performance.[45]. The director John Cromwell allowed her relative freedom: "I let Bette have her head. Margot Mosher Merrill (1951 - 2008) Photos: 24 Records: 131 Born on 6 Jan 1951 to Gary Fred Merrill and Ruth Elizabeth Davis. Her last Oscar nomination was for What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Her reputation was solidified by her role as one of the "true greats" of the film industry, according to her former boss, President Ronald Reagan. "[83], Critics responded positively to Davis's performance, and several of her lines became well-known, particularly "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night". Davis did not include Margot or her older daughter B.D. Hollywood's most important stars volunteered to entertain servicemen. "[28], The film was a success, and Davis's characterization earned praise from critics, with Life writing that she gave "probably the best performance ever recorded on the screen by a U.S. The brain damage impacted Margot's development. She was diagnosed with brain damage at age 3. Davis starred in three movies in 1941, the first being The Great Lie, with George Brent. Afterward, Margot received specialized at the Lochland School. Death 02 JAN 2008 - Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. [23], Davis was preparing to return to New York when actor George Arliss chose Davis for the lead female role in the Warner Bros. picture The Man Who Played God (1932), and for the rest of her life, Davis credited him with helping her achieve her "break" in Hollywood. And she cannot write." In 1947, at the age of 39, Davis gave birth to daughter Barbara Davis Sherry (known as B.D. You must continually attempt things that you think are beyond you, or you get into a complete rut." Katharine Hepburn played the role, and was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actress. [80] Hedda Hopper wrote: "If Bette had deliberately set out to wreck her career, she could not have picked a more appropriate vehicle. [93], In 1952, Davis appeared in the Broadway revue Two's Company, directed by Jules Dassin. Margot merrill - margot was adopted by davis and her Davis' adopted daughter, Margo Mosher Merrill of Geneva, N.Y., was found. During 1988 and 1989, Davis was honored for her career achievements, receiving the Legion of Honor from France, the Campione d'Italia from Italy, and the Film Society of Lincoln Center Lifetime Achievement Award. Jun 29, 2022 - 905 vind-ik-leuks, 24 reacties - Bette Davis (@welovebettedavis) op Instagram: 'Bette and her daughter, Margot, photographed for Christmas circa 1972 | "We [she and Gary Merrill]' Bette Davis appeared on Broadway in New York, then the 22-year-old Davis moved to Hollywood in 1930. Her actress vain, scared, a woman who goes too far in her reactions and emotions makes the whole thing come alive. [3] She admitted that her success had often been at the expense of her personal relationships. Many actresses feared playing unsympathetic characters, and several had refused the role, but Davis viewed it as an opportunity to show the range of her acting skills. (1962) in 2008, Ebert asserted that, "No one who has seen the film will ever forget her. She died on 6 October 1989, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, le-de-France, France, at the age of 81, and was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. [111], In 1977, Davis became the first woman to receive the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. Davis played the mother of Susan Hayward, but filming was hampered by heated arguments between Davis and Hayward.[108]. She was also the first woman to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. The film's director Joseph L. Mankiewicz later remarked: "Bette was letter perfect. She commenced a lengthy period of physical therapy, and aided by her personal assistant Kathryn Sermak gained partial recovery from the paralysis. Only bad films are good enough for her. When Margot reached her 30s, she would visit her mother often. Get this Arizona Republic page for free from Wednesday, November 8, 1989 nesday, November 8, 1989 Actress' will omits daughters Bette Davis' estate favors son, secretary By Samuel Maull The . "[135] In House of Wax (2005), in her attempt to blend in with the other wax figures in the local movie house, the lead female character has to sit through a scene from Whatever Happened to Baby Jane . Sperling, Millner, and Warner, pp. )"[106] Davis said that she intended it as a joke, and she sustained her comeback over the course of several years. An autopsy revealed that his fall had been caused by a skull fracture he had sustained two weeks earlier. Jezebel marked the beginning of the most successful phase of Davis's career, and over the next few years, she was listed in the annual Quigley Poll of the Top Ten Money-Making Stars, which was compiled from the votes of movie exhibitors throughout the U.S. for the stars who had generated the most revenue in their theaters over the previous year. When she turned 16, she changed her last name back to Sherry, claiming that she wanted to separate herself from Merrill because he was abusive. Margot didn't live with her mother, instead spending her childhood in institutions where she could receive care that Davis could not provide herself. Critics of Hyman noted that Davis financially supported the Hyman family for several years and had recently saved them from losing their house. This led to speculation in the press that she would be chosen to play Scarlett O'Hara, a similar character, in Gone with the Wind. [95] Davis and Merrill began arguing frequently, and B.D. In The Corn Is Green Davis played Miss Moffat, an English teacher who saves a young Welsh miner (John Dall) from a life in the coal pits, by offering him education. "[13] Bette Davis interviewed with Eva Le Gallienne to be a student at her 14th Street theatre. 1962-06-26; BB0000021196. Davis's performance in Of Human Bondage (1934) was widely acclaimed and, when she was not nominated for an Academy Award, several influential people mounted a campaign to have her name included. in her will. Davis ensured that every night, a few important "names" would be there for the visiting soldiers to meet. Though she was a happy baby, by the time she was three years old, it became clear something was amiss. During production, she established what became a lifelong friendship with her co-star Anne Baxter and a romantic relationship with her leading man Gary Merrill, which led to marriage. Jack Warner testified, and was asked: "Whatever part you choose to call upon her to play, if she thinks she can play it, whether it is distasteful and cheap, she has to play it?". During production, Davis entered a relationship with director William Wyler. The film was an American adaptation of the Mexican film La Otra, starring Dolores del Ro. [129], While lauded for her achievements, Davis and her films were sometimes derided; Pauline Kael described Now, Voyager (1942) as a "shlock classic",[130] and by the mid-1940s, her sometimes mannered and histrionic performances had become the subject of caricature. Born in 1951, Margot Merrill is still alive today. Davis felt that Hopkins tried to upstage her throughout the film. Director Vincent Sherman recalled the intense competition and animosity between the two actresses, and Davis often joked that she held back nothing in a scene in which she was required to shake Hopkins in a fit of anger.[61]. In one of the film's most imitated scenes, Paul Henreid lights two cigarettes as he stares into Davis's eyes, and passes one to her. After one year, and six unsuccessful films, Laemmle elected not to renew her contract. After some unsuccessful films, she had her critical breakthrough playing a vulgar waitress in Of Human Bondage (1934) although, contentiously, she was not among the three nominees for the Academy Award for Best Actress that year. Though in poor health at the time, Davis memorized her own and everyone else's lines as she always had. [114][115], She continued acting for television, appearing in Family Reunion (1981) with her grandson J. Ashley Hyman, A Piano for Mrs. Cimino (1982), and Right of Way (1983) with James Stewart. [86], On July 3, 1950, Davis's divorce from William Sherry was finalized, and on July 28, she married Gary Merrill, her fourth and final husband. Bette Davis Net Worth. She raised her children largely as a single parent. Flores In their memory Plante rboles de homenaje . I've never fought for anything but the good of the film. [145], Davis established several Oscar milestones. [68] Davis played dual roles, as twins. However, Margot was unhappy there, and the situation led to an argument between Davis and Margots adopted father, Merrill, who wanted her returned to Lochland. Too weak to make the long journey back to the U.S., she traveled to France, where she died on October 6, 1989, at the American Hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine. 1950, Gary Merrill , . She then worked as a portrait photographer. [35] She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the role, but commented that it was belated recognition for Of Human Bondage, calling the award a "consolation prize". Age. [136] In 2006, Premiere magazine ranked her portrayal of Margo Channing in the film as fifth on their list of 100 Greatest Performances of All Time, commenting: "There is something deliciously audacious about her gleeful willingness to play such unattractive emotions as jealousy, bitterness, and neediness. Wife Bette Davis testified before an inquest that she knew of no event that might have caused the injury. She recalled that she had seen the same lighting technique "on the sets of Ruth Chatterton and Kay Francis, and I knew what they meant". She was born in Santa Ana, California, the daughter of actress Bette Davis (1908-1989) and artist William Grant Sherry (1914-1995). Despite the acrimony of their divorce years earlier, Gary Merrill also defended Davis. [24] Warner Bros. signed her to a five-year contract, and she remained with the studio for the next 18 years. Wants steady employment in Hollywood. Interviewed by CNN, Merrill said that Hyman was motivated by "cruelty and greed". Nation World n-c Daughter o-ets rs. Author: Bette Davis. (Has had Broadway. 1947) Margot Mosher Merrill (b. This prompted an announcement from the Academy president, Howard Estabrook, who said that under the circumstances, "any votermay write on the ballot his or her personal choice for the winners", thus allowing, for the only time in the Academy's history, the consideration of a candidate not officially nominated for an award. He mocked Davis's description of her contract as "slavery" by stating, incorrectly, that she was being paid $1,350 per week. Davis disagreed, and insisted on playing the part as written, and wore a gray wig and padding under her clothes, to create a dowdy appearance. Both were shattering experiences." [31] The uproar led, however, to a change in academy voting procedures the following year, wherein nominations were determined by votes from all eligible members of a particular branch rather than by a smaller committee,[32] with results independently tabulated by the accounting firm Price Waterhouse.[33]. [9] During their time in New York, Davis became a Girl Scout where she became a patrol leader. Barbara Harriett Davis Berry 1909 - 1979. [101], Her last Oscar nomination was for the Grand Guignol horror film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? [146] Her record has only been matched by one other performer, Greer Garson, who also earned five consecutive nominations in the Best Actress category (19411945), including three years when both these actresses were nominated. Bette Davis with her fourth husband, Gary Merrill. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Gender. Jan 1951. Som deres tidligere gteskaber varede ikke Gary Merrill og Bette Davis 'fagforening . 's book as I have from the stroke. Margot Mosher Merrill 1951 - 2022. September 12, 2017 You're a 22-year-old woman fresh out of college, with a degree in clinical psychology and international relations. [97], Her films of this period included Storm Center (1956) and The Catered Affair (1956). She appeared in the stage production Miss Moffat, a musical adaptation of her film The Corn Is Green, but after the show was panned by the Philadelphia critics during its pre-Broadway run, she cited a back injury, and abandoned the show, which closed immediately. Davis later commented: "There are few accomplishments in my life that I am sincerely proud of. V a.- e iioimng rrom $1 million wiliPd NEW YORK (AP) - Actress Bette Davis left most of her nearly $1 million . 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Show more. Date of birth. Davis read the script, described it as the best she had ever read, and accepted the role. Renewal ID: RE502730 Original Registration Number: A578076 Date of Renewal: 18Dec90 Date of Publication: 27Jul62 Claimant: [105], In 1962, Davis appeared as Celia Miller on the TV western The Virginian in the episode titled "The Accomplice.". He married Barbara Annie Leeds on 14 November 1941. Sammen boede familien p en ejendom ved kysten af Cape Elizabeth, Maine. MARGOT MERRILL OBITUARY MERRILL, Margot M. Of Revere, formerly of Winthrop, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2022. According to the book, Davis described Margot to a magazine writer in 1959 saying, "She still deeply resents authority. She had been inspired to pursue a career as a film actress after seeing Mary Pickford in Little Lord Fauntleroy. Arthur Blake was a famous female impersonator of the post World-War II era who was particularly known for his performances as Bette Davis; notably impersonating her in the 1952 film Diplomatic Courier. Gary Merrill (. In August 1943, Arthur Farnsworth collapsed while walking along a Hollywood street and died two days later. Mr. Merrill was born in Hartford in 1915 and attended Bowdoin and Trinity Colleges. Later in life she also adopted Margot Mosher Merrill and Michael Merrill with her fourth husband Gary Merrill. [146], In 1962, Bette Davis became the first person to secure 10 Academy Award nominations for acting (though one could argue her 10th nomination was in 1952, and her 11th in 1962, as her write-in nomination for "Of Human Bondage" remains a source of contention (she came in 3rd in the voting, ahead of official nominee Grace Moore). [6] Davis's younger sister was Barbara Harriet. As a toddler, Margot was diagnosed with brain damage, resulting in developmental and mental disabilities. The best result we found for your search is Ron Clifford Mosher age 70s in Citrus Heights, CA in the Rusch Park neighborhood. Afterward, Margot received specialized at the Lochland School in Geneva, New York, according to the book Life at the Marmont by Raymond Sarlot and Fred E. Basten. [82], Davis filmed The Story of a Divorce (released by RKO Radio Pictures in 1951 as Payment on Demand). later recalled episodes of alcohol abuse and domestic violence. Margot Mosher Merrill (1951-2022): homenaje de Find a Grave Foto aadida por rodrigues Margot Mosher Merrill Es usted pariente cercano de Margot? She could be combative and confrontational with studio executives and film directors, as well as with her co-stars, expecting the same high standard of performance and commitment from them as she expected from herself. [48], In contrast to Davis's success, her husband Ham Nelson had failed to establish a career for himself, and their relationship faltered. E. Arnot Robertson wrote in Picture Post: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, I think Bette Davis would probably have been burned as a witch if she had lived two or three hundred years ago. The reviews of the film were scathing. In the show, her eldest daughter, B.D., received the most screen time, and her son, Michael, never appeared at all. Pub. Margot Mosher Merrill was the adopted daughter of Davis and husband Gary Merrill. He. After filming was completed, their public comments against each other allowed the tension to develop into a lifelong feud. When it received lukewarm reviews and failed at the box office, Hollywood columnists wrote that Davis's comeback had petered out, and an Academy Award nomination for The Star (1952) did not halt her decline at the box office. Dead Ringer (1964) was a crime drama in which she played twin sisters. [99] Outside of acting and politics, Davis was an active and practicing Episcopalian. Davis performed a novelty song, "They're Either Too Young or Too Old", which became a hit record after the film's release. 414 (Karen Black), 416 (Faye Dunaway). Margot Cutler Merrill 1940 ~ 2008 Margot was born in Salt Lake City on April 21, 1940 to Margaret Cutler and Rowland Hyde Merrill, MD. Davis was the co-founder of the Hollywood Canteen, a free club for food, dancing and entertainment for servicemen during World War II, and was the first female president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Margot would remain at the Lochland School until the mid-1960s, when Davis allegedly moved her daughter to live with several families over the years, located in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Santa Barbara, California. [18], After appearing on Broadway in New York, the 22-year-old Davis moved to Hollywood in 1930 to screen test for Universal Studios. They bought her a new car, helped her children with tuition, and gave her a large down payment on a home after she was divorced. Since 1950, the celebrity had been married to Gary Merrill. It is unknown why Davis chose to exclude the others from her estate. She was an actress, whose career lasted for 60 years, and she made [67], She concluded that "the subtle interpretation she insisted on giving" kept the focus on the teacher's "sheer joy in imparting knowledge". Exhibitors protested her star billing as they considered it would negatively impact the box office performance and, despite the appearance of Ford, the film failed at the box office. In 1937, she tried to free herself from her contract with Warner Brothers Studio; although she lost the legal case, it marked the start of more than a decade as one of the most celebrated leading ladies of U.S. cinema. [84] Pauline Kael wrote that much of Mankiewicz's vision of "the theater" was "nonsense", but commended Davis, writing "[the film is] saved by one performance that is the real thing: Bette Davis is at her most instinctive and assured. Margot Mosher Merrill family tree Parents Gary Fred Merrill 1915 - 1990 Ruth Elizabeth Davis 1908 - 1989 Wrong Margot Mosher Merrill? Desea administrar este homenaje? The next year, her performance as a down-and-out actress in Dangerous (1935) did land Davis her first Best Actress nomination, and she won. Harlow was born on March 9 1885. [128], As she entered old age, Davis was acknowledged for her achievements. Learn more about managing a memorial Administrar Nacimiento 6 Ene 1951 Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, USA Defuncin 5 May 2022 (de 71 aos de edad) Sepultura [93], In the early 1970s, Davis was invited to appear in New York City in a stage presentation titled Great Ladies of the American Cinema. She was born in Santa Ana, California, the daughter of actress Bette Davis (1908-1989) and artist William Grant Sherry (1914-1995). Davis rejected the idea of her being just "a figurehead only". After the film was completed, her request to be released from her contract was honored. In January 1951, Davis and Merrill adopted a five-day-old baby girl they named Margot Mosher Merrill (born January 6, 1951), after the character Margo Channing. The Hollywood Reporter wrote of mannerisms "that you'd expect to find in a nightclub impersonation of [Davis]", while the London critic Richard Winninger wrote, Miss Davis, with more say than most stars as to what films she makes, seems to have lapsed into egoism. She was replaced by Olivia de Havilland. But B.D. 6 Jan 1951) Michael Merrill (b. This article was originally published on March 26, 2017, Abbott Elementary Is Finally Introducing Us To Janines Mom & The Casting Is Perfect, Jennifer Garner Leads The Incredible Cast Of The Last Thing He Told Me, Everything You Need To Know About The Cast Of 'Tiny Beautiful Things', Paramount Executive Is Very Confident Kevin Costner Isnt Leaving Yellowstone, What Parents Are Talking About Delivered Straight To Your Inbox, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. Davis explained her viewpoint to a journalist: "I knew that, if I continued to appear in any more mediocre pictures, I would have no career left worth fighting for. Davis was well-received, and was invited to tour Australia with the similarly themed Bette Davis in Person and on Film; its success allowed her to take the production to the United Kingdom.[110]. The cause of death was breast cancer. She recovered sufficiently to travel to Spain, where she was honored at the Donostia-San Sebastin International Film Festival, but during her visit, her health rapidly deteriorated. Davis testified before an inquest that she knew of no event that might have caused the injury. When Anne Bancroft was announced as winner, Crawford accepted the award on Bancroft's behalf. [147], Steven Spielberg purchased Davis's Oscars for Dangerous (1935) and Jezebel (1938), when they were offered for auction for $207,500 and $578,000, respectively, and returned them to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[148][149]. [133] Individual performances continued to receive praise; in 1987, Bill Collins analyzed The Letter (1940), and described her performance as "a brilliant, subtle achievement", and wrote: "Bette Davis makes Leslie Crosbie one of the most extraordinary females in movies. It was a refreshingly different role for Davis as she played a kind, sympathetic character. "[144], In 2017, Sermak published the memoir Miss D & Me: Life With the Invincible Bette Davis, a book Davis had requested Sermak write, detailing their years spent together. Davis' adopted daughter, Margo Mosher Merrill of Geneva, N.Y., was. Recalling the episode many years later, Davis remarked that Laughton's advice had influenced her throughout her career.[51]. In 1999, Davis was placed second behind Katharine Hepburn on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest female stars of the classical Hollywood cinema era. Merrill, who had walked out on Davis when their daughter was an infant, corroborated her allegations about Davis's drinking downing a bottle of whisky in a night and her maternal coldness. "[137] While reviewing What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Margot began to be violent towards Bette's other 2 children but Bette insisted on keeping her, despite protests from Bette's mother who blamed the adoption agency for "delivering damaged goods" Davis' adopted daughter, Margo Mosher Merrill lives in Geneva, N.Y., the Lochland School. Photos and Memories (14) +9 Nel gennaio del 1951, Davis e Merrill adottarono una bambina di cinque giorni che chiamarono Margot Mosher Merrill (nato il 6 gennaio 1951), in onore di Margo Channing. Davis was 81 years old. 1950; divorced 1960) : Barbara Sherry (b. Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (/bti/; April 5, 1908 October 6, 1989) was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and 100 acting credits. Merrill did pay for Margot's care at Lochland until his death in 1990 and set up a trust to provide for her afterwards; it was managed by her brother, Michael Merrill. Merrill) played a small role in the film, and when she and Davis visited the Cannes Film Festival to promote it, Barbara met Jeremy Hyman, an executive for Seven Arts Productions. She insisted that she be portrayed realistically in her death scene, and said: "The last stages of consumption, poverty, and neglect are not pretty, and I intended to be convincing-looking. Jerry Mosher Merrill, 86 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jerry Mosher Merrill, 86, died at White Oak Manor, a nursing home in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Lo curioso es que, junto a la hija natural, una adoptada, Margot Mosher Merrill, quien es retardada mental y vive en un asilo para esta clase de enfermos en cercanas de Nueva York, tambin. 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