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Poll: Decade Defining Actors — The 1940s

A poll by pere-25366
Which of these decade defining actors of the 1940s do you believe to be the most influential?

1930s <<< Vote Other Decades >>> 1950s

After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Also vote on: Most Influential Decade Defining Actor

Results of 716 votes:

  1. 1.

    Humphrey Bogart

     
  2. 2.

    James Stewart

     
  3. 3.

    Cary Grant

     
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