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Karl Malden
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In September of 1934, Malden decided to leave his native Gary, Indiana to pursue formal dramatic training at the Goodman Theater, later DePaul University. Although he had worked in the steel mills in Gary, Indiana for three years, he had helped support his family, but was unable to save enough money to pay for schooling. Making a deal with the director of the program, he gave the Institute the little money he did have, agreeing that if he did well, he would be rewarded with a full scholarship. He won the scholarship. When Malden performed in the Goodman's children's theater, he wooed the actress Mona Greenberg (stage name -- Mona Graham) who married him in 1938. He graduated from the Chicago Art Institute in 1937.
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Berühmt waren auch die Werbeauftritte Karl Maldens für den Finanzdienstleister American Express in den 70er- und 80er-Jahren, vor allem in den USA, gelegentlich aber beispielsweise auch in Deutschland. Dort warb er mit dem inzwischen legendären Spruch "Don't leave home without it!" ("Gehe nie ohne sie aus dem Haus") für Reiseschecks des Unternehmens.
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The radio work, while it paid the bills, always left Malden feeling uncomfortable and sometimes even worse. A friend of his wife's was visiting their apartment when Malden rushed in after a broadcast. He was white as a sheet and headed straight for the bathroom. The friend asked his wife, Mona, "What's wrong with Karl? Is he sick?" "Oh no'" ' Mona replied.
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Tana found the story of Twilight Time, and the simplicity of it appealed to both him and Malden. Tana founded the company Dan Tana Productions and raised $3 million dollars for the production--half of the money coming from MGM, and the other half coming from private investors.
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Malden has been married to Mona Greenberg since December 18, 1938. Their marriage is the third longest in Hollywood history. Actor Charles Lane's marriage to Ruth Covell Lane, from 12 April 1931 until her death on 30 November 2002, was the longest.
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Synopsis: Lenny Von Dohlen plays Billy Galvin, the son of a no-nonsense construction worker (Karl Malden). Though his dad insists that he go to college to become an architect, Billy would rather go into his father's line of work. To prevent this, dad pulls strings to keep Billy out of the ironworker'sRead More
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