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Donald Kerr
Acting

Donald Kerr

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

5 Aug 1891

Age

135 Years

Born In

Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA

Total Projects

223

Years Active

37 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.4 ★

Overview

Donald Kerr (5 August 1891 — 25 January 1977) was an American character actor. Some of his work includes Notorious, Cat People, The Big Country, The Big Heat, The Devil Bat, and The Woman in the Window.

Filmography

Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars

movie

Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars

1966

Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars

as Happy Hapgood

Petticoat Junction

tv

Petticoat Junction

1963

Petticoat Junction

as Salesman

Ride the High Country

movie

Ride the High Country

1962

Ride the High Country

as Spieler (uncredited)

The Untouchables

tv

The Untouchables

1959

The Untouchables

as Accountant (uncredited)

Some Came Running

movie

Some Came Running

1958

Some Came Running

as Smitty's Waiter (uncredited)

The Tunnel of Love

movie

The Tunnel of Love

1958

The Tunnel of Love

as Cab Driver (uncredited)

Party Girl

movie

Party Girl

1958

Party Girl

as Backstage Card Player (uncredited)

The Big Country

movie

The Big Country

1958

The Big Country

as Liveryman (uncredited)

My Man Godfrey

movie

My Man Godfrey

1957

My Man Godfrey

as Restaurant Waiter (uncredited)

The Helen Morgan Story

movie

The Helen Morgan Story

1957

The Helen Morgan Story

as Club Customer (uncredited)

Friendly Persuasion

movie

Friendly Persuasion

1956

Friendly Persuasion

as Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)

Yaqui Drums

movie

Yaqui Drums

1956

Yaqui Drums

as Saloon Piano Player

The Square Jungle

movie

The Square Jungle

1955

The Square Jungle

Guys and Dolls

movie

Guys and Dolls

1955

Guys and Dolls

as Barber (uncredited)

Oklahoma!

movie

Oklahoma!

1955

Oklahoma!

as Farmer at Dance (uncredited)

Illegal

movie

Illegal

1955

Illegal

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

The Desperate Hours

movie

The Desperate Hours

1955

The Desperate Hours

as Barkeeper

It's Always Fair Weather

movie

It's Always Fair Weather

1955

It's Always Fair Weather

as Costume Company Manager (uncredited)

Wiretapper

movie

Wiretapper

1955

Wiretapper

as Bookie (uncredited)

Pete Kelly's Blues

movie

Pete Kelly's Blues

1955

Pete Kelly's Blues

as Drunk in Speakeasy (uncredited)

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

movie

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

1955

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

as Newspaperman (uncredited)

New York Confidential

movie

New York Confidential

1955

New York Confidential

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

movie

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

1955

Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

as Harvey (uncredited)

Four Guns to the Border

movie

Four Guns to the Border

1954

Four Guns to the Border

as Town Loafer

Living It Up

movie

Living It Up

1954

Living It Up

as Martin (uncredited)

The Long, Long Trailer

movie

The Long, Long Trailer

1954

The Long, Long Trailer

as Flagstone Station Attendant (uncredited)

The Far Country

movie

The Far Country

1954

The Far Country

as Miner (uncredited)

The Bigamist

movie

The Bigamist

1953

The Bigamist

as Hollywood Tour Bus Pitchman

The Big Heat

movie

The Big Heat

1953

The Big Heat

as Cabby (uncredited)

Hannah Lee: An American Primitive

movie

Hannah Lee: An American Primitive

1953

Hannah Lee: An American Primitive

as Blackjack Dealer

The Farmer Takes a Wife

movie

The Farmer Takes a Wife

1953

The Farmer Takes a Wife

as Jacob (uncredited)

April in Paris

movie

April in Paris

1952

April in Paris

Horizons West

movie

Horizons West

1952

Horizons West

as Townsman (uncredited)

Lost in Alaska

movie

Lost in Alaska

1952

Lost in Alaska

as Multolah

Carrie

movie

Carrie

1952

Carrie

as Slawson's Bartender

Flesh and Fury

movie

Flesh and Fury

1952

Flesh and Fury

Pat and Mike

movie

Pat and Mike

1952

Pat and Mike

as Photographer (uncredited)

Something to Live For

movie

Something to Live For

1952

Something to Live For

as Passerby on Street (uncredited)

Flaming Feather

movie

Flaming Feather

1952

Flaming Feather

The Las Vegas Story

movie

The Las Vegas Story

1952

The Las Vegas Story

as Casino Bartender (uncredited)

Detective Story

movie

Detective Story

1951

Detective Story

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Texas Carnival

movie

Texas Carnival

1951

Texas Carnival

as Barker (uncredited)

Iron Man

movie

Iron Man

1951

Iron Man

as Sportswriter (uncredited)

Rhubarb

movie

Rhubarb

1951

Rhubarb

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

The Basketball Fix

movie

The Basketball Fix

1951

The Basketball Fix

as Headwaiter

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

movie

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

1951

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

as Fight Spectator (uncredited)

Navy Bound

movie

Navy Bound

1951

Navy Bound

as Older Fisherman at Lounge Table (uncredited)

Pride of Maryland

movie

Pride of Maryland

1951

Pride of Maryland

as Referee

Hollywood Honeymoon

movie

Hollywood Honeymoon

1951

Hollywood Honeymoon

Undercover Girl

movie

Undercover Girl

1950

Undercover Girl

as Car Driver (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

So You Want a Raise

1950

So You Want a Raise

Shakedown

movie

Shakedown

1950

Shakedown

as Newsboy (uncredited)

Bunco Squad

movie

Bunco Squad

1950

Bunco Squad

as Bunco Truck Driver (uncredited)

Peggy

movie

Peggy

1950

Peggy

as Cab Driver

The Next Voice You Hear...

movie

The Next Voice You Hear...

1950

The Next Voice You Hear...

as Hot Dog Man (uncredited)

Sideshow

movie

Sideshow

1950

Sideshow

as Barker

The Jackie Robinson Story

movie

The Jackie Robinson Story

1950

The Jackie Robinson Story

as Reporter (uncredited)

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town

movie

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town

1950

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town

as First Cab Driver (uncredited)

A Woman of Distinction

movie

A Woman of Distinction

1950

A Woman of Distinction

as Reporter

Woman in Hiding

movie

Woman in Hiding

1950

Woman in Hiding

as Drunken Conventioneer on Bicycle (uncredited)

All the King's Men

movie

All the King's Men

1949

All the King's Men

as Spectator (uncredited)

The Heiress

movie

The Heiress

1949

The Heiress

as Fish Peddler (uncredited)

The Lady Gambles

movie

The Lady Gambles

1949

The Lady Gambles

as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

The Set-Up

movie

The Set-Up

1949

The Set-Up

as Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

Knock on Any Door

movie

Knock on Any Door

1949

Knock on Any Door

as Court Clerk (uncredited)

He Walked by Night

movie

He Walked by Night

1949

He Walked by Night

as Mailman (uncredited)

Ladies of the Chorus

movie

Ladies of the Chorus

1948

Ladies of the Chorus

The Ed Sullivan Show

tv

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

The Fuller Brush Man

movie

The Fuller Brush Man

1948

The Fuller Brush Man

as Limping Fuller Brush Man (uncredited)

Hazard

movie

Hazard

1948

Hazard

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes

movie

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes

1948

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes

as Vaudeville Man (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

So You Want to Build a House

1948

So You Want to Build a House

as Andy McGoon (uncredited)

Arthur Takes Over

movie

Arthur Takes Over

1948

Arthur Takes Over

as Cab Driver

Secret Beyond the Door

movie

Secret Beyond the Door

1947

Secret Beyond the Door

as Ticket Man (uncredited)

The Judge Steps Out

movie

The Judge Steps Out

1947

The Judge Steps Out

as Photographer with Reporter (uncredited)

Always Together

movie

Always Together

1947

Always Together

as Cab Driver (uncredited)

It Had to Be You

movie

It Had to Be You

1947

It Had to Be You

as Passerby on Street (uncredited)

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

movie

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

1947

I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now

as Quartet Member (uncredited)

Desperate

movie

Desperate

1947

Desperate

as News Vendor on Train (uncredited)

Buck Privates Come Home

movie

Buck Privates Come Home

1947

Buck Privates Come Home

as Tie Demo Bystander (uncredited)

Shoot to Kill

movie

Shoot to Kill

1947

Shoot to Kill

as Short Reporter (uncredited)

Trail Street

movie

Trail Street

1947

Trail Street

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Best Years of Our Lives

movie

The Best Years of Our Lives

1946

The Best Years of Our Lives

as Steve the Bartender (uncredited)

Wife Wanted

movie

Wife Wanted

1946

Wife Wanted

as Bellboy

Nocturne

movie

Nocturne

1946

Nocturne

as Gaffer (uncredited)

Flight to Nowhere

movie

Flight to Nowhere

1946

Flight to Nowhere

as Stable Hand

Big Town

movie

Big Town

1946

Big Town

as Reporter (uncredited)

Notorious

movie

Notorious

1946

Notorious

as Reporter (uncredited)

The Last Crooked Mile

movie

The Last Crooked Mile

1946

The Last Crooked Mile

as Carnival Barker

The Green Years

movie

The Green Years

1946

The Green Years

as Official at Fair

Mysterious Intruder

movie

Mysterious Intruder

1946

Mysterious Intruder

as Reporter (Uncredited)

Night Editor

movie

Night Editor

1946

Night Editor

as Reporter (Uncredited)

Murder Is My Business

movie

Murder Is My Business

1946

Murder Is My Business

as Taxi Driver

Crime of the Century

movie

Crime of the Century

1946

Crime of the Century

as Newsman (uncredited)

Little Giant

movie

Little Giant

1946

Little Giant

as Salesman (uncredited)

A Guy Could Change

movie

A Guy Could Change

1946

A Guy Could Change

as Counterman

The Face of Marble

movie

The Face of Marble

1946

The Face of Marble

as 2nd Photographer

On Stage Everybody

movie

On Stage Everybody

1945

On Stage Everybody

as Cab Driver (uncredited)

The Naughty Nineties

movie

The Naughty Nineties

1945

The Naughty Nineties

as Croupier (uncredited)

Earl Carroll Vanities

movie

Earl Carroll Vanities

1945

Earl Carroll Vanities

as Assistant Dance Director

The Man Who Walked Alone

movie

The Man Who Walked Alone

1945

The Man Who Walked Alone

as Zilch

Here Come the Co-Eds

movie

Here Come the Co-Eds

1945

Here Come the Co-Eds

as Man Taking Dance Lesson (uncredited)

Double Exposure

movie

Double Exposure

1944

Double Exposure

as Newspaper Reporter

Murder, My Sweet

movie

Murder, My Sweet

1944

Murder, My Sweet

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

The Woman in the Window

movie

The Woman in the Window

1944

The Woman in the Window

as First Elevator Operator (uncredited)

The Mark of the Whistler

movie

The Mark of the Whistler

1944

The Mark of the Whistler

as Newspaper Photographer (uncredited)

Atlantic City

movie

Atlantic City

1944

Atlantic City

as Oakes

Youth Runs Wild

movie

Youth Runs Wild

1944

Youth Runs Wild

as Member of Horse Act (uncredited)

South of Dixie

movie

South of Dixie

1944

South of Dixie

as Newspaper Reporter

And the Angels Sing

movie

And the Angels Sing

1944

And the Angels Sing

as Mickey

True to Life

movie

True to Life

1943

True to Life

as Guide on Bus (uncredited)

There's Something About a Soldier

movie

There's Something About a Soldier

1943

There's Something About a Soldier

as Cab Driver

Nearly Eighteen

movie

Nearly Eighteen

1943

Nearly Eighteen

as Harry, the Bartender

Northern Pursuit

movie

Northern Pursuit

1943

Northern Pursuit

as Reporter at Winnipeg (uncredited)

The Mystery of the 13th Guest

movie

The Mystery of the 13th Guest

1943

The Mystery of the 13th Guest

as Photographer (uncredited)

The Unknown Guest

movie

The Unknown Guest

1943

The Unknown Guest

as St. Louis Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Dangerous Blondes

movie

Dangerous Blondes

1943

Dangerous Blondes

as Reporter Bobby Lewis (uncredited)

So's Your Uncle

movie

So's Your Uncle

1943

So's Your Uncle

as Chauffeur

A Lady Takes a Chance

movie

A Lady Takes a Chance

1943

A Lady Takes a Chance

as Gambler

Crime Doctor

movie

Crime Doctor

1943

Crime Doctor

as Second Reporter in Court

All by Myself

movie

All by Myself

1943

All by Myself

as Bit

Redhead from Manhattan

movie

Redhead from Manhattan

1943

Redhead from Manhattan

as Musician

Silver Skates

movie

Silver Skates

1943

Silver Skates

as Mail Boy

The Great Gildersleeve

movie

The Great Gildersleeve

1942

The Great Gildersleeve

as Photographer

Cat People

movie

Cat People

1942

Cat People

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

The Big Street

movie

The Big Street

1942

The Big Street

as Pete the Passer (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees

movie

The Pride of the Yankees

1942

The Pride of the Yankees

as Photographer (uncredited)

Dr. Broadway

movie

Dr. Broadway

1942

Dr. Broadway

as Photographer (uncredited)

Obliging Young Lady

movie

Obliging Young Lady

1942

Obliging Young Lady

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

The Fleet's In

movie

The Fleet's In

1942

The Fleet's In

as Sailor Herb

CineRaya

movie

Riot Squad

1941

Riot Squad

as Herbie

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

movie

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

1941

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

as John, the Chauffeur

Birth of the Blues

movie

Birth of the Blues

1941

Birth of the Blues

as Skeeter, Barbershop Musician

Man-I-Cured

movie

Man-I-Cured

1941

Man-I-Cured

as Watson, Errol's Butler

Million Dollar Baby

movie

Million Dollar Baby

1941

Million Dollar Baby

Roar of the Press

movie

Roar of the Press

1941

Roar of the Press

as 'Red' Keane, Photographer

Kitty Foyle

movie

Kitty Foyle

1940

Kitty Foyle

as First New York Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Souls in Pawn

movie

Souls in Pawn

1940

Souls in Pawn

as Nan's P.R. Man

The Devil Bat

movie

The Devil Bat

1940

The Devil Bat

as 'One-Shot' McGuire

Drums of the Desert

movie

Drums of the Desert

1940

Drums of the Desert

as Hospital Attendant

The Ape

movie

The Ape

1940

The Ape

as Citizen Carrying Mauled Ape Trainer

Under Texas Skies

movie

Under Texas Skies

1940

Under Texas Skies

as Express Agent

Dance, Girl, Dance

movie

Dance, Girl, Dance

1940

Dance, Girl, Dance

as Photographer in Hallway (uncredited)

Wildcat Bus

movie

Wildcat Bus

1940

Wildcat Bus

as Mechanic (uncredited)

Stranger on the Third Floor

movie

Stranger on the Third Floor

1940

Stranger on the Third Floor

as Man Wanting Seat at Lunch Counter (uncredited)

One Crowded Night

movie

One Crowded Night

1940

One Crowded Night

as Car Owner

Millionaires in Prison

movie

Millionaires in Prison

1940

Millionaires in Prison

as Prison Library Clerk (uncredited)

Pop Always Pays

movie

Pop Always Pays

1940

Pop Always Pays

as Parking Lot Attendant

On the Spot

movie

On the Spot

1940

On the Spot

as Reporter in Phone Booth

Men Without Souls

movie

Men Without Souls

1940

Men Without Souls

as First Photographer (uncredited)

My Favorite Wife

movie

My Favorite Wife

1940

My Favorite Wife

as Poolside Waiter (uncredited)

Mad Youth

movie

Mad Youth

1940

Mad Youth

as Taxi Driver

Son of the Navy

movie

Son of the Navy

1940

Son of the Navy

as Roving-Eyed Sailor

Primrose Path

movie

Primrose Path

1940

Primrose Path

as Sailor in Bluebell (uncredited)

Millionaire Playboy

movie

Millionaire Playboy

1940

Millionaire Playboy

as Sporting Goods Store Proprietor

The House Across the Bay

movie

The House Across the Bay

1940

The House Across the Bay

as Driver

Chasing Trouble

movie

Chasing Trouble

1940

Chasing Trouble

as Cassidy

The Fighting 69th

movie

The Fighting 69th

1940

The Fighting 69th

as New Recruit (uncredited)

The Saint's Double Trouble

movie

The Saint's Double Trouble

1940

The Saint's Double Trouble

as Card Player (uncredited)

The Fatal Hour

movie

The Fatal Hour

1940

The Fatal Hour

as The Drunk

Mexican Spitfire

movie

Mexican Spitfire

1940

Mexican Spitfire

as Taxi Driver

Slightly Honorable

movie

Slightly Honorable

1939

Slightly Honorable

as Photographer (Uncredited)

Reno

movie

Reno

1939

Reno

as Waiter Bringing Drinks

The Roaring Twenties

movie

The Roaring Twenties

1939

The Roaring Twenties

as Cabbie (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

movie

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Reporter (uncredited)

Irish Luck

movie

Irish Luck

1939

Irish Luck

as Reporter

Mr. Wong in Chinatown

movie

Mr. Wong in Chinatown

1939

Mr. Wong in Chinatown

as Taxi Driver

The Spellbinder

movie

The Spellbinder

1939

The Spellbinder

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Second Fiddle

movie

Second Fiddle

1939

Second Fiddle

as Pool Party Photographer

The Girl from Mexico

movie

The Girl from Mexico

1939

The Girl from Mexico

as Soda Vendor

Exile Express

movie

Exile Express

1939

Exile Express

as Newspaper Man with Rival Newspapers

Lucky Night

movie

Lucky Night

1939

Lucky Night

as Seller in Play Palace (uncredited)

Streets of New York

movie

Streets of New York

1939

Streets of New York

as Newspaper Distributor (uncredited)

Almost a Gentleman

movie

Almost a Gentleman

1939

Almost a Gentleman

as Bystander

Sudden Money

movie

Sudden Money

1939

Sudden Money

as Ted

King of the Turf

movie

King of the Turf

1939

King of the Turf

as Taxi Driver

They Made Me a Criminal

movie

They Made Me a Criminal

1939

They Made Me a Criminal

as Man in Ring After First Fight (uncredited)

Convict's Code

movie

Convict's Code

1939

Convict's Code

as Barfly

The Great Man Votes

movie

The Great Man Votes

1939

The Great Man Votes

as Milk Truck Driver

Gang Bullets

movie

Gang Bullets

1938

Gang Bullets

as Joe Armstrong

Mars Attacks the World

movie

Mars Attacks the World

1938

Mars Attacks the World

as 'Happy' Hapgood

The Mad Miss Manton

movie

The Mad Miss Manton

1938

The Mad Miss Manton

as Ben - Melsa's Chauffeur (uncredited)

Fugitives for a Night

movie

Fugitives for a Night

1938

Fugitives for a Night

as Man Greeting Nelson on Studio Lot

Four Daughters

movie

Four Daughters

1938

Four Daughters

as Earl

Rebellious Daughters

movie

Rebellious Daughters

1938

Rebellious Daughters

Woman Against Woman

movie

Woman Against Woman

1938

Woman Against Woman

as Country Club Cloak Room Attendant

Air Devils

movie

Air Devils

1938

Air Devils

as Constable

The Lady in the Morgue

movie

The Lady in the Morgue

1938

The Lady in the Morgue

as Greening

Go Chase Yourself

movie

Go Chase Yourself

1938

Go Chase Yourself

as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars

movie

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars

1938

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars

as Happy Hapgood

The Dummy Owner

movie

The Dummy Owner

1938

The Dummy Owner

She's Got Everything

movie

She's Got Everything

1937

She's Got Everything

as First Taxi Driver

You're a Sweetheart

movie

You're a Sweetheart

1937

You're a Sweetheart

as Stagehand (uncredited)

High Flyers

movie

High Flyers

1937

High Flyers

as The Chauffeur

Hollywood Round-Up

movie

Hollywood Round-Up

1937

Hollywood Round-Up

as Movie Set Crewman

Music for Madame

movie

Music for Madame

1937

Music for Madame

as Movie Set Assistant (Voice) (Uncredited)

A Bride for Henry

movie

A Bride for Henry

1937

A Bride for Henry

as Reporter (uncredited)

Forty Naughty Girls

movie

Forty Naughty Girls

1937

Forty Naughty Girls

as Call Boy (uncredited)

Talent Scout

movie

Talent Scout

1937

Talent Scout

as Twerp - Writer (uncredited)

The Big Shot

movie

The Big Shot

1937

The Big Shot

as Mac

On Again—Off Again

movie

On Again—Off Again

1937

On Again—Off Again

as Mug Butler

Kid Galahad

movie

Kid Galahad

1937

Kid Galahad

as Reporter in Dressing Room (uncredited)

Circus Girl

movie

Circus Girl

1937

Circus Girl

as Gabby

We Who Are About to Die

movie

We Who Are About to Die

1937

We Who Are About to Die

as Agitated Citizen at Shoeshine Stand (uncredited)

Hideaway Girl

movie

Hideaway Girl

1936

Hideaway Girl

as Cameraman

One Live Ghost

movie

One Live Ghost

1936

One Live Ghost

as Chauffeur

Prison Shadows

movie

Prison Shadows

1936

Prison Shadows

as The Sportscaster (uncredited)

The Drag Net

movie

The Drag Net

1936

The Drag Net

as Al Wilson

Taming the Wild

movie

Taming the Wild

1936

Taming the Wild

as Jimmy Taylor - Reporter

The Rainmakers

movie

The Rainmakers

1935

The Rainmakers

as Townsman

Confidential

movie

Confidential

1935

Confidential

as Reporter

She Couldn't Take It

movie

She Couldn't Take It

1935

She Couldn't Take It

as Sailor

Hot Tip

movie

Hot Tip

1935

Hot Tip

as Spider

The Nitwits

movie

The Nitwits

1935

The Nitwits

as Martin

Baby Face Harrington

movie

Baby Face Harrington

1935

Baby Face Harrington

as Reporter (uncredited)

Kentucky Kernels

movie

Kentucky Kernels

1934

Kentucky Kernels

as Bronson's Chauffeur (uncredited)

The Murder in the Museum

movie

The Murder in the Museum

1934

The Murder in the Museum

as Museum Tour Guide

The Road to Ruin

movie

The Road to Ruin

1934

The Road to Ruin

as Drunk shooting dice

Carnival Lady

movie

Carnival Lady

1933

Carnival Lady

as Dick

Bombshell

movie

Bombshell

1933

Bombshell

as Monte - Lola's Makeup Man (uncredited)

My Woman

movie

My Woman

1933

My Woman

as Party Guest (Uncredited)

Picture Snatcher

movie

Picture Snatcher

1933

Picture Snatcher

as Mike - Man with Colleen (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

The Voice of Hollywood No. 1

1929

The Voice of Hollywood No. 1

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