Sara Karloff It certainly has so far and he was a remarkable man. 5, 1942) may be a rerun, "Birdsong for a Murderer" (June 22, 1952), "The Man With the Devil's Hands" (Feb. 22, 1944), "The Devil Takes a Bride" (Oct. 26, 1949), This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 19:26. He did not reunite with his family until he returned to Britain to make The Ghoul (1933), extremely worried that his siblings would disapprove of his new, macabre claim to world fame. Petitions were circulated all over the country, and with the help of the Screen Actors Guild, the media, innumerable genre magazines, and thousands of fans worldwide, more than 17,000 signatures were collected in support of this project. [10] He learned how to manage his stutter, but not his lisp, which was noticeable throughout his career in the film industry. Did he at all feel type cast or was he afan of the Horror genre? We have estimated p. 349. Life Saving Marvelous Genius Brilliant Creative Web Master, Anthony Ciarochi, Commercial Licensing / Settlement Agreement. Jacobs, Stephen (2011). Around the time of your fathers passing in 1969, Horror cinema had begun to shift more graphicfilms. "Sparky" Sparkman (14 March 1992 - 9 July 2009) ( his death), Richard Cotten (1958 - 1972) ( 2 children) Sara Karloff Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Now that I have seen you in a Biography of your father I hope against hope that I might in some way become acquainted with you and learn about your life growing up in the Karloff house and learn more about you and the person you have become. Some of these details I found mysterious and unnerving. God Bless you for your warm dedication to not just an actor , but a father. In their excitement to see him, the children knocked over and trampled the large Christmas tree that decorated the childrens wing. William J. No one expected the monster to be the star. Collin Clive played the part of Dr. Frankenstein and he was slated to be the star. Born while her father, Boris Karloff, was filming his last appearance as the Frankenstein Monster in Son of Frankenstein (1939). When my godmother was doing interviews for the biography she wrote, she said, Almost to a person, people would start their remarks by saying, Oh, dear Boris!. I get seventy-five emails a day, and the fans are just remarkable in their appreciation for my fathers work and the stories they share with me when I do a show. He ended his career by appearing in four low-budget Mexican horror films: Isle of the Snake People, The Incredible Invasion, Fear Chamber and House of Evil. And the angle of his body as he walked. I loved all your fathers work to me he was an amazing actor and human being God bless. Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: the expanded story of a haunting collaboration, with a complete filmography of their films together. I like the Val Lewton films:The Bodysnatcher (1945), Bedlam (1946), and Isle of the Dead (1945). Boris Karloff."[41]. That same year, he also played an Indian Maharajah on the installment of the adventure series The Wild Wild West titled "The Night of the Golden Cobra". Maybe a petition along with the lifetime achievement petition is in order. Karloff's first major role came in a film serial, The Hope Diamond Mystery (1920). A hard-working and dignified man, Karloff is primarily recognized for his portrayal of the monster in the Universal Pictures 1931 classic Frankenstein. Sara met Ron Chaney (great-grandson of Lon Chaney Sr. and grandson of Lon Chaney Jr.) and Bela Lugosi Jr. (son of Bela Lugosi) for the first time in 1993 at a Famous Monsters of Filmland convention. Karloff thought it was ridiculous and said so." Hi Sara. Coincidentally, the day of her birth, a November 23, was also her father's birthday and at the same time filming day of the Karloff film Frankenstein's son . See Photos. Karloff did a Western, The Hellion (1923), and a drama, Dynamite Dan (1924). It implies suspense and not having to show blood and gore and dumping it right into the audiences laps, which has become the way of many films today. Thanks for your time! His films are multi-generational in their appeal, and it is due to the fans. An enthusiastic performer, he returned to the Broadway stage in the original production of Arsenic and Old Lace in 1941, in which he played a homicidal gangster enraged to be frequently mistaken for Karloff. Midnight Marquee & BearManor Media. So we always thought we are part of the family. Karloff appeared in Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1952) and visited Italy for The Island Monster (1954) and then returned to Hollywood to appear in Sabaka (1954). Please be sure to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. She was the daughter of Karloff's brother Sir John Thomas Pratt. He did another serial for Thorpe, King of the Wild (1931), then had support parts in Cracked Nuts (1931) with Wheeler and Woolsey, Young Donovan's Kid (1931) with Jackie Cooper, Smart Money (1931) with Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney in their only film together, The Public Defender (1931) with Richard Dix, I Like Your Nerve (1931) with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Loretta Young, and Graft (1931) with Regis Toomey and future agent Sue Carol. At the age of 86 I guess Ive seen just about every actor and actress since the beginning of the sound you hear in 1928 1929. I was on vacation returned home only to find I was robbed as were other houses . He was Indian in Without Benefit of Clergy (1921) and an Arab in Cheated Hearts (1921) and villainous in The Cave Girl (1921). My father made a film called Targets (1968)with PeterBogdanovich in which he played an aging Horror screen star, and one of the points and messages of the film was that the real horror is out on the streets and not up on the screen. 1959. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Boris Karloff won a Grammy for his . Please advice. P.S.Smoke good,drink good,fire no good ,friend good LOL. He was considered the black sheep of the family due to his lack of interest in adopting their profession. Pratt spent his childhood years in Enfield, in the County of Middlesex. Please be sure to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Hope I get to see you again and maybe sit with you at next years tournament. Basil Rathbone held top billing for Son of Frankenstein, and since Rathbone, Karloff and Lugosi were all billed above the title, billing Basil, Boris and Bela was hard to resist. While he was trying to establish his acting career, Karloff had to perform years of manual labour in Canada and the U.S. in order to make ends meet. (Her words, Ive had to see it many, many times.) Carefully defending her fathers full range of talent he did film, television, radio, spoken word, and theater throughout his career she shared a daughters view of the Big, Flat-Headed One. CrypticRock.com Yes, it is amazing, even eighty years later. Like the in-depth, diverse coverage of Cryptic Rock? Boris Karloff was the funniest, gentlest, kindest, quietist and most articulate English gentleman that ever lived., Born William Henry Pratt in England, Boris Karloff was the youngest of nine children. [44][45] He died of pneumonia at the King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, in Sussex, on 2 February 1969, at the age of 81.[46][3]. My father played rugby at the time and used to tell me that Boris Karloff refereed the games. CrypticRock.com Agreed, and it obviously has to do with the passion that the viewers have for it that has kept it alive and will keep it alive. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. at its unveiling at Universal Studios October 10, 2001. I met your dad at a Restaurant he was with a producer and his wife . When The Raven had successfully wrapped shooting with time left in Karloff's contract, Corman conscribed a new story with the same sets to feature Karloff in The Terror (1963), with Jack Nicholson in the leading role and Karloff playing a baron who murdered his wife. ISBN 978-0-9557670-4-3. True to your fathers generosity, he looked at my grandfather for the picture and let my grandfather smile for the camera and be the star for that moment. See Photos. Because the Motion Picture Production Code (known as the Hays Code) began to be seriously enforced in 1934, horror films declined in the second half of the 1930s. A film which brought Karloff recognition was The Criminal Code (1931), a prison drama directed by Howard Hawks in which he reprised a dramatic part he had played on stage. Karloff was liberal in his political views. Box 2424 Rancho Mirage, California 92270 FAX: (760) 328-0831 I want to get them CDS now . and Kacey Cotten, Boris' great grand daughter. Although, my father said he always suffered from stage fright every time he stepped out on stage for the first few seconds until he got into the role. Chit-chatting genially at a book signing at Hollywoods Larry Edmunds Book Shop organized to mark the publishing of the authorized biography, Boris Karloff, More Than a Monster, Ms. Karloff admitted she was already 19 when she first saw her fathers iconic performance in the Universal horror classic, Frankenstein: I was out of sync [with the culture]., I was sitting in my stepfathers living room and it came on t.v. His wives included stage actress Grace Harding (married from 1910 to 1913),[1] actress Olive de Wilton (from 1916 to 1919),[1] musician Montana Laurena Williams (from 1920 to 1922) and actress Helen Vivian Soule (from 1924 to 1928).[33][34][35]. Dear Miss Karloff, Im a huge fan of your dad. There was so much substance to his art. Boris himself claimed negative social effects from being typecast: Im a quiet citizen, I have my home, my dogs and my orchids. Karloffs birth name was William Henry Pratt. [26] Because Ravenscroft (who never met Karloff in the course of their work on the show)[27] was uncredited for his contribution to How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, his performance of the song was at times misattributed to Karloff.[28]. Sidney Travis Bey. It is indeed the fans who have kept his legacy alive and who have continually watched his films and introduced them to generation after generation. Would you like to call in my show on Oct 20th 2018 at 8:30pm East Time to about your dads work and plug The Chiller please let me know Jim Craine. P.O. I always enjoy hearing from my fathers fans, and I especially enjoy meeting them at the various conventions we attend around the country. Lastly, theres Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster by Stephen Jacobs. Yours Sincerely Peter Riches, Dear Miss Karloff, My name is Earl David Norman and I first became a fan of your father when I was about 10 years old and first saw the original Frankenstein movie on a late show. CrypticRock.com Right, and honestly, some of the best films are being made in the Independent industry right now. Sign Up. He also loved animals. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. John Spoulos, Sara hi ! Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life. ", "Sibelius - "Valse triste" from Kuolema, Op. Due to the unexpected sudden death of the producer Vergara, all four Mexican films were embroiled for a while in legal actions and were only released posthumously in 1971, with the last, The Incredible Invasion, not released until 1972, more than two years after Karloff's death. [32] This wartime-published anthology went through at least five printings to September 1945. Chaney told him "to find something different that will set you apart and is different from anything someone else has done or is willing to do and do it better". Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster. Boris Karloffs only daughter doesnt like frightening movies. In addition toFrankenstein,the part that rolled out the red carpet for him,Boris Karloff appeared in many other movies, television shows, Broadway Plays, and radio shows. subscribe | contact us | advertise | terms of use | privacy | design by i*net systems 2023 artsmeme All Rights Reserved. Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: the expanded story of a haunting collaboration, with a complete filmography of their films together. Because of his health, he did not serve in World War I. Jacobs, Stephen (2011). While on the set, the group played practical jokes, each trying to out-Boogie Man the others, said Sara Karloff. Sara, 67, will introduce the program when it begins Friday by showing rare color home movies. Karloff's second and third films for Columbia were The Man with Nine Lives (1940) and Before I Hang (1940). San Diego Comic Fest P.O. He gave us his autograph on a napkin my wife still has it . More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume A hard-working and dignified man, Karloff is primarily recognized for his portrayal of the "monster" in the Universal Pictures 1931 classic Frankenstein.Embracing his fame late in his acting career, he took on roles in legendary Horror films such as The Mummy (1932), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935 . One reason for the name change was to prevent embarrassment to the Pratt family. I wonder if , in this era in which people share minute details of their lives on social media, people would regard Karloffs secrecy about his private life with suspicion. ", "11:30 p.m.--Lights Out (WIBA, WMAQ): Episode: "Cat Wife. Broadway Appearances Boris won a Tony for his appearance opposite Julie Harris, in The Lark. "KARLOFF" is the new one person play about Boris "Frankenstein" Karloff by Randy Bowser, authorized by Sara Karloff, the star's only child. Sara, your father seemed like such a lovely, lovely man. It was more like the typical English gentleman, would explain his daughter, Sara [], [] de una gran estrella. Karloff served as the director of SAG for multiple terms. Ive watched all your Fathers movies and he was a class act. He could also be seen in The Yellow Ticket (1931) with Elissa Landi, Lionel Barrymore and Laurence Olivier during Olivier's memorable first round in Hollywood, The Mad Genius (1931) with John Barrymore, The Guilty Generation (1931) with Robert Young and Tonight or Never (1931) with Gloria Swanson. It has been a wonderful learning curve for me was learning from the fans, who know far more about my fathers career than I ever would be able to learn because that is what fans do, not what daughters do. It is our hope that it will be a successful combination of a tribute to my father and his work, a venue for the work of the gifted Karloff artists and a display for our revised fan friendly product line. Divertidas fotos de rodaje de iconos del terror | La Paradoja del Cuervo, S16E08: Man Or Muppet | Boris Karloff Trashy Divorces. I have had a wonderful chance, for the last twenty years, to learn about my fathers impact on people and their fondness for him, their respect for him, and their regard for the legacy he has left. She was previously married to William J. In 1966, Karloff also appeared with Robert Vaughn and Stefanie Powers in the spy series The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., in the episode "The Mother Muffin Affair", Karloff performing in drag as the titular character. [39], Beginning in 1940, Karloff dressed as Father Christmas every Christmas to hand out presents to physically disabled children in a Baltimore hospital. She has lived in Rancho Mirage, California, since 1981. Sara Karloff was born on her father's 51st birthday, November 23, 1938. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2017 Woman Around Town. I love your dads movies. She is a member of famous Miscellaneous with the age 84 years old group. which aired between 1948 and 1955. You look great in it, and it was great to hear about your fathers life. The British film magazine Empire in 2016 ranked Karloff's portrayal as Frankenstein's monster the sixth-greatest horror movie character of all time.[49]. Frankensteins daughter admitted my father was a very handsome man, too.. Blessings. He had been in the business for twenty years; he was forty-four years old, and Frankenstein was his 81st film, so he was certainly not a newcomer. Like Frankenstein, The Mummy would spawn a line of sequels, although Karloff would not reprise the iconic 1932 role. People named Sara Karloff. He could be seen in Parisian Nights (1925), Forbidden Cargo (1925), The Prairie Wife (1925) and the serial Perils of the Wild (1925). Karloff was originally slated to travel to Mexico to shoot the films, but he had emphysema and crippling arthritis. needs to be done in a way which conveys his humanity as well as his Mostly people would wait until we got off of the elevator and if one was to turn around, they would be saying, That was Boris Karloff! However, back then, the public was a lot more polite than it is today, and they pretty much gave him space and the dignity he deserved. Sara my uncle was lou costello he and your dad are imortals of film and when you mentioned your christining its nice that your catholic at that too god bless. On my grand mothers marriage she became a Riches and had five children the middle one of these becoming my father Wilfred Alfred Riches, unfortunately the Riches family was not a close one so trying to research family tree not easy. My moms maiden name was pratt. Find your friends on Facebook. One of her favorite movies is Young Frankenstein (1974), a humorous homage to the classic "Frankenstein" films starring her father, Boris Karloff. The biographies that have been written about him, the questions the fans have asked, the interest that they show not only in his career, but him as a person, and the knowledge that they show are just extraordinary. Hi Sara I host an entertainment radio show live from Atlantic City NJ on Sat night. Karloff's last film for AIP was The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966). They were rarer. The families sit down together and watch them, and it is an absolutely wonderful perpetuation of my fathers work by the fans. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Our light & fun newsletter arrives in your in-box ONCE every three weeks. , money, salary, income, and assets. Despite having been his friend for decades, there were many things that Cynthia did not know about Karloffs life due to the fact he was a vey private person. Horror, however, had now become Karloff's primary genre, and he gave a string of lauded performances in Universal's horror films, including several with Bela Lugosi, his main rival as heir to Lon Chaney's status as the leading horror film star. It is lovely! At one time, the Karloff family owned twenty-two dogs and a pig named Violet. Karloff joined the Jeanne Russell Company in 1911 and performed in towns like Kamloops (British Columbia) and Prince Albert (Saskatchewan). Karloff could also be seen in His Majesty, the American (1919) with Douglas Fairbanks, The Prince and Betty (1919), The Deadlier Sex (1920) with Blanche Sweet, and The Courage of Marge O'Doone (1920). How nice to know that he was only a monster on film. He did not really bring his career home or talk about other actors, and he lived a very conservative,circumspect life. (1967) and went to England to star in the second feature film of the British director Michael Reeves, The Sorcerers (1967). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co., Publishers. I hope you enjoy our newly designed web site, including a totally reworked Artists Gallery, Tribute Section, and Gift Shop! The recognition he got from that film was strange to everybody and certainly to him, but I think that it is through the years that the appreciation of that film has grown, and it is thanks to the fans. In 2003 Boris was honored once again on a 3rd US commemorative stamp, an honor which heretofore has been reserved only for US Presidents. Wells' "The History of Mr. Polly", 13-episode weekly anthology show hosted by Karloff, hosted 14 weekly children's radio programs, appeared in play "Oliver Twist" with Basil Rathbone, appeared in play "Arsenic and Old Lace" with Donald Cook, appeared in play "Great Expectations" with Estelle Winwood, Karloff appeared on this radio show with Peter Lorre and Alfred Hitchcock, Karloff appeared several times as a guest, The play "Peter Pan" was broadcast (most likely a rebroadcast from 1950), Karloff appeared as a guest on this British radio show, "Night on the Mountain" (April 20, 1938), "The Man Who Hated Death" (Mar. British actress Suzan Farmer, who played his daughter in the film, later recalled Karloff was aloof during production "and wasn't the charming personality people perceived him to be", probably because he was in such intense pain in the 1960s.[25]. She is from USA. Karloff acted in 7 episodes of the Lights Out! CrypticRock.com coversmusic and horror films. Whether or not these roles give him the opportunity of purging himself of any latent streaks of malevolence he might ordinarily possess, I cannot say. William Henry Pratt was born on 23 November 1887,[3] at 36 Forest Hill Road, Dulwich, Surrey (now in London), England. ), However, those who knew him reported a different perception. Karloff appeared in a film noir, Lured (1947), and as an Indian in Unconquered (1947). Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster. He attempted to join the British military during World War I, but was rejected due to a heart murmur. I vote and pat little children on the head. now and I still enjoy seeing him as host on thriller. I contacted you probably 14 years ago telling you thank you for being accessible and how I wish a movie on your dads life would be produced and that I believed Jeremy Irons would be the only actor possible to be able to do your dad justice in such a film. [citation needed] Whether or not his brothers (all dignified members of the British Foreign Service) actually considered young William the "black sheep of the family" for having become an actor, Karloff apparently worried they felt that way. Log In. After The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) and Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939) he signed a three-picture deal with Columbia, starting with The Man They Could Not Hang (1939). He appeared as the villainous Captain Hook in Peter Pan in a 1950 stage musical adaptation which also featured Jean Arthur. photo credits: thank you Howard Lavick, also draculand. Karloff says in the video, Best make-up man in the world, I owe him a lot.. What does it get me? Karloff returned to England to star in The Ghoul (1933), then made a non-horror film for John Ford, The Lost Patrol (1934), for which his performance was highly acclaimed. Im a writer working on my first horror novel and I want it to be the final chapter of the Universal Frankenstein Saga and dedicate it to your father and all the other actors from all the Frankenstein films. Probably at least 75 % of the were on DVD S. It took a while for Karloff's stardom to be established with the public he had small roles in Behind the Mask (1932), Business and Pleasure (1932) and The Miracle Man (1932). He was passionate about his profession; he was one of the founding members of the Screen Actors Guild. He is totally responsible, not only for our wonderful web site, but also for helping me maintain my sanity, as I remain essentially computer illiterate. Her favorite audiences are students whose questions reinforce her belief that these classic films are multi-generational in their appeal and their continued popularity is thanks to the wonderful fans! Sara Karloff visits Montclair, NJ on Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27 as part of a national tour celebrating this year's 90th anniversary of Universal's landmark 1932 "The Mummy" and the long-awaited DVD/Blu-ray release of 2021's acclaimed, award-winning film, "Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster." However, all of the biographies Ive read state that he was of Anglo-Indian heritage, and didnt find evidence to support his claims of Russian ancestry. He also appeared as Imhotep in The Mummy (1932), and voiced the Grinch in, as well as narrating, the animated television special of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Sara Karloffs income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. "Always the consummate professional," was how Sara Karloff described her father who, along with a group of other actors, founded the Screen Actors Guild as a way to give back to the profession he loved and was so grateful to have had the opportunity to work in . Montclair, NJ - Just in time for Halloween, Sara Karloff visits Montclair, Tuesday, October 26 as part of a national tour celebrating this year's 90th anniversary of Universal's 1931 "Frankenstein." While in town, she will host Montclair TV34's annual Fright Film Fest and attend Montclair State University's New Jersey premiere presentation of the critically acclaimed 2021 . As I frequently receive inquiries from possible distant relatives of my fathers, we have posted the Family Tree which appears in Stephen Jacobs book Boris Karloff: More Than a Monster. You said you were not a Horror movie fan, but do you have any particular terror movies that you enjoyed or that you call classics to yourself? His fifth marriage to Dorothy Stine lasted from 1930 until 1946. That is considered one of the finest sequels ever made. He is one of the very few people in the profession who had nothing negative ever written or said about him. Karloff later received a Grammy Award for "Best Recording For Children" after the recording was commercially released. Then he and Lugosi were reunited for The Raven (1935). Mank, Gregory William (2009). At Warners he was in British Intelligence (1940), then he went to Universal to do Black Friday (1940) with Lugosi. It is my hope that other talented artists will send us their Karloff art for you to enjoy when visiting our Artists Gallery. Her husband is William J. Sara Karloff was born on her fathers 51st birthday, November 23, 1938. . That was how Sara Karloff remembered life with Boris Karloff and how he handled originating and perpetuating the scary monster that came to be known as Frankenstein. [12] Karloff always claimed he chose the first name "Boris" simply because it sounded foreign and exotic, and that "Karloff" was a family name. Later, as a guest on NBC's The Gisele MacKenzie Show, Karloff sang "Those Were the Good Old Days" from Damn Yankees while Gisele MacKenzie performed the solo, "Give Me the Simple Life". Karloff returned to film roles in The Climax (1944), an unsuccessful attempt to repeat the success of Phantom of the Opera (1943). The only child of Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff, who lives in San Diego, remembers her father rapturously at at book signing at Larry Edmunds Bookshop. Sara Karloff You are absolutely right, and we are also going towards animated films, putting a lot of actors out of business unless they are good at voice-overs. I hope you are well and may God bless you. [4] His parents were Edward John Pratt (1826/71897), of the Indian Civil Service, where he worked for the salt revenue service, and Eliza Sara (born 1848), ne Millard. Karloff had an uncredited bit part in The Unholy Night (1930) directed by Lionel Barrymore, and bigger parts in The Bad One (1930),The Sea Bat (1930) starring Charles Bickford and directed by Lionel Barrymore and Wesley Ruggles, and The Utah Kid (1930) directed by Thorpe. Owen. As receipts for Frankenstein and Scarface flooded in, Universal gave Karloff third billing in Night World (1932), with Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke and George Raft. [18] Universal Studios quickly copyrighted the makeup design for the Frankenstein monster that Jack P. Pierce had created. I always knew,even as a child,that he expressed more acting skill than Please note: While some of the folks who are putting together the San Diego Comic Fest were Comic-Con co-founders and committee members in years past, this event is not affiliated with Comic-Con International. Sara Jane was born as the first and only child of Boris Karloff and his fourth wife Dorothy Stine. However, the novel was not published until 1920, at least eight years after Karloff had been using the name on stage and in films. So, how much is Sara Karloff worth at the age of 84 years old? During this period, Karloff worked in various theatrical stock companies across the U.S. to hone his acting skills. I will try to keep a current schedule posted on the site. "Sparky" Sparkman and Richard Cotten. Boris Karloff: More Than A Monster. She was the actors only child (and his heir) from his five marriages, and the two share the same birthday, November 23. [36] They were still happily married 23 years later at the time of his death. Keeping her fathers professional and personal legacy alive, Sara Karloff maintains a website,www.karloff.comand participates in many Halloween-themed productions (Chiller Theater at the Sheraton in Parsippany, New Jersey is hosting an event) and throughout the year speaks to Boris Karloffs multi-generation fan-base. 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