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Jean Gabin (left) and Simone Simon in a scene from the film La Bête humaine, 1938.
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Also Known As Jean-Alexis Moncorgé
Born May 17, 1904 • Paris • France
Died November 15, 1976 (aged 72) • Paris • France

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Jean Gabin (left) and Simone Simon in a scene from the film La Bête humaine, 1938.
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