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May 21, 2024 · Merle Oberon (born February 19, 1911, Bombay [now Mumbai], India—died November 23, 1979, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) was a British and American film actress who appeared in more than 30 motion pictures. Her most notable portrayal was that of the beautiful Cathy, who tormented and rejected Heathcliff (Laurence Olivier) in the 1939 classic ...
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May 13, 2024 · Merle Oberon was born Estelle Merle Thompson in Mumbai (Bombay), India. Her father was British and her mother was Sinhalese. However, she concealed her mixed-race background, claiming to have been ...
May 13, 2024 · Merle Oberon's Secret One of my favorite movies is the 1939 film version of Wuthering Heights, starring the extraordinarily beautiful Merle Oberon , a talented actress during the 1930s and '40s. Yesterday was Mother's Day and I enjoyed spending time with my mother, as I'm sure most of us did who are still fortunate enough to have our mothers.
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May 18, 2024 · Merle Oberon will always be remembered as a true Hollywood legend. FAQs. Q: What were some of Merle Oberon’s most famous films? A: Merle Oberon starred in several memorable films, including “Wuthering Heights” (1939), “The Dark Angel” (1935), “The Divorce of Lady X” (1938), and “The Scarlet Pimpernel” (1934).
May 20, 2024 · About.com says "Merle Oberon earned an Oscar nod for her acting in 1935’s “The Dark Angel” and more recognition for playing Cathy in 1939’s Wuthering Heights. But off screen, Oberon feared that her secrets would be exposed. She wasn’t solely white nor was she born in Tasmania like actor Errol Flynn, as she told people.
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May 17, 2024 · Merle Oberon, Tasmanian-born film across, becomes Lady Korda, with the raising of her husband, Alexander Korda, to knighthood. ...
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