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Also Known As Douglas Elton Ulman
Born May 23, 1883 • Denver • Colorado
Died December 12, 1939 (aged 56) • Santa Monica • California
Founder United Artists Corporation
Notable Works “Little Caesar”
Notable Family Members spouse Mary Pickford

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