Marpessa Dawn
January 3, 1934 · 92 years old
Marpessa Dawn (January 3, 1934 — August 25, 2008), also known as Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor was an American-born French actress, singer, and dancer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania of African-American and Filipino heritage, she is best-remembered for her role as "Eurydice" in the film Black Orpheus.…
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Black Orpheus
1959 · 1h 40m · Movie
A retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, set during the time of the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro.
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Sweet Movie
1974 · 1h 38m · Movie
After winning the "most virgin" contest, Miss Canada is married to a rich milk tycoon. But she quickly flees the marriage to experience the world around her, full of sweetness and anarchy.
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