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Jun 2019
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Hollywood: Johnny Stompanato & Lana Turn...

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After a childhood struggle with poverty, 16-year-old Lana Turner became a world famous movie star in 1937, praised for her grace, and talent. Her public life seemed like a fairy tale, but over the next 20 years, her private life was plagued with toxic relationships.  Sponsors! Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code DARK to get three cup ... Show More
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