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A recurring theme in Heinrich Böll's novels is the German society during the decades following WWII. In his early novels, like 'Wo warst du Adam?' he writes about the meaningless of war, its sufferings and horrors. The moral decay of post-war Germany is the theme for the following novels, 'Nicht nur zur Weihnachtszeit' and 'Haus ohne Hüter'. In the 1960s he wrote the conspicious consumption of the blossoming German economy. In his 'Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum' he wrote about a German society who had to deal with terrorist attacks.- Elsie Wagstaff was born on 1 July 1899 in Leytonstone, Essex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The End of the Affair (1955), Great Expectations (1959) and Crimes at the Dark House (1940). She was married to Bernard Jukes. She died on 16 July 1985 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
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Conductor, composer and clarinetist, educated at Valparaiso University. He played professional football and was an insurance salesman and an auto and railroad mechanic. His musical career began when he played clarinet for the Del Lampe Orchestra, eventually leading his own orchestra for nine years at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom. Later, his orchestra toured. Joining ASCAP in 1933, his popular-song compositions include "Josephine", "Annabelle", "That Little Boy of Mine", "Baby Shoes", "Blue Hours", "With You Beside Me", "So Close to Me", "I'd Give My Kingdom for a Smile", "Beautiful Love", and his theme "The Waltz You Saved for Me".- Nicholas Halasz was born on 12 December 1895 in Rosenau, Slovakia, Austria-Hungary [now Roznava, Slovakia]. He was a writer, known for I Accuse! (1958). He died on 16 July 1985 in New York City, New York, USA.
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R. Siohan was born on 27 February 1894 in Paris, France. She was a composer, known for End of the World (1931) and La fin du monde (1931). She died on 16 July 1985 in Paris, France.- Stunts
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Tony Stratta was born on 25 July 1945 in Yonkers, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Wolfen (1981) and Easy Money (1983). He died on 16 July 1985 in Westchester County, New York, USA.- Edward C. Widdis was born on 26 December 1906 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was an actor, known for Off to See the Wizard (1967). He died on 16 July 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Louis (Lou) A. Cevetillo was born on July 25, 1945 to Louis N. Cevetillo and Filomena (Fay) Candela Cevetillo. He grew up in the Bronx with his parents and sister, Loretta. His family moved to Tuckahoe, NY when he was in the fourth grade. He attended Eastchester schools; graduated from Eastchester High School in 1963. He received his undergraduate degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY and his masters degree from Fordham University in Bronx, NY. He was an assistant vice principal in Pelham, NY, and a critic for the music industry. One of his most famous columns was written on Frank Sinatra. Lou was introduced to the big screen through childhood friend Victor Magnotta (stunt coordinator, deceased 1987). He was trained musically and sang opera and classic Italian pieces. He died in his sleep following one of his performances in the Catskills (upstate NY). He leaves behind three sons, Christopher & Michael (from 1st wife Gerri) and Enrico (from second wife and widow Carmela).
- William Chapin Smith was born on 18 February 1913 in California. He was an actor, known for The Fourth Alarm (1926). He died on 16 July 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA.