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The magazine poll that buried a million votes and a star's name
A 1913 poll named Romaine Fielding America’s most popular film star-then he vanished. How did Romaine Fielding disappear?
The magazine poll that buried a million votes and a star's name
This episode explores the life of Romaine Fielding, a silent film star who achieved immense popularity in the early 20th century before his name faded into obscurity. It delves into his mysterious origins and the contradictions that defined his career.
Person: Romaine Fielding (born William Grant Blandin)
Date: July 1913
Location: United States
Votes: 1,311,018
Parents: Chester John Blandin and Almeda Bacon
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