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A Woman to Know: Merle Oberon

A Woman to Know: Merle Oberon

Without security it is difficult for a woman to look or feel beautiful. — Merle Oberon

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Feb 25, 2020
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Without security it is difficult for a woman to look or feel beautiful. — Merle Oberon

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There are three versions of Merle’s story: the one she told everyone, the one her agents told everyone, and then, the truth.

The official studio story said Merle was born in Tasmania to a white family and then educated in India; Merle herself claimed …

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