John Barrymore, speaking with Ethel Barrymore, c. 1921, after they had seen Astor in John Smith; as quoted in "Beauty Contest Gave Astor Her Chance" by Julia Harpman, New York Daily News (November 9, 1924), p. 7
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If I ever do make Beau Brummel, I want that girl to play Lady Margery Alvanley.

— John Barrymore on Mary Astor

What It Means

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John Barrymore

About John Barrymore

John Sidney Blyth Barrymore (February 15, 1882 – May 29, 1942) was an American actor of the early 20th century.