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1. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Dead_Ringer_(film)Dead Ringer (film) - Wikipedia

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   Dead Ringer is a film starring Bette Davis as a twin sister who kills her wealthy sister and assumes her identity. The film is based on a Mexican film and was directed by Paul Henreid, Davis's co-star in Now, Voyager.

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3. www.phrases.org.uk · meanings · deadA Dead Ringer - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

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   Let’s answer in two parts – why dead and why ringer? A ringer is a horse substituted for another of similar appearance in order to defraud the bookies. This word originated in the US horse-racing fraternity at the end of the 19th century.

4. www.imdb.com · title · tt0057997Dead Ringer (1963) - IMDb

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   A 1963 crime drama thriller starring Bette Davis as a poor bar owner who kills her wealthy twin sister and takes her place. She soon faces complications from her sister's lover, a detective, and a mysterious past.

   • 7.3/10 (6.5K)
   • Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

   • Director: Paul Henreid
   • Release Date: 1964-02-19

5. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Dead_ringer_(idiom)Dead ringer (idiom) - Wikipedia

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   Learn the meaning and origin of the idiom "dead ringer", which means an exact duplicate or a horse with a false name. Find out the difference between "dead ringer" and "saved by the bell".

6. www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · dead ringerDead ringer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A dead ringer is someone who looks exactly like someone else. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of this phrase with examples from recent sources and games.

7. www.todayifoundout.com · origin-phrase-dead-ringerOrigin of the Phrase “Dead Ringer” - Today I Found Out

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   May 22, 2014 · Learn how the expression “dead ringer” came from horses, not buried alive people. Find out the true meaning of “ringer” and “dead” and the history of this phrase.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org · english · dead-ringerDEAD RINGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A dead ringer is someone or something that looks very similar to someone or something else. Learn more about this expression, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   What does Dead Ringer mean?

   • Dead, in the sense of lifeless, is so commonly used that we tend to ignore its other meanings. The meaning that’s relevant here is exact or precise. This is demonstrated in many phrases; ‘dead shot’, ‘dead centre’, ‘dead heat’, etc. So, ‘dead ringer’ is literally the same as ‘exact duplicate’.

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   When was a dead ringer added?

   • “Dead” was added to “ringer” soon after ringer started being applied to horses. The first known published case of “dead ringer” appears in the Oshkosh Weekly Times in June 1888: “Dat ar is a markable semlance be shoo”, said Hart looking critically at the picture. “Dat’s a dead ringer fo me. I nebber done see such a semblence.

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   Is Dead Ringer a good movie?

   • A Double Dose Of BETTE DAVIS !!! DEAD RINGER stretches credibility, but is an enjoyable little thriller. The story opens in 1964 Los Angeles where financially struggling Edith (DAVIS) goes to the funeral of wealthy twin Margaret's husband, Frank DeLorca.

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   What is a dead ringer & saved by the bell?

   • Another phrase supposedly related to “dead ringer” and “saved by the bell” is “graveyard shift.” The story goes that there was always a person at the graveyard at night who was listening for the dead ringers to pull on the bells so that they could save them.

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