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John Boles
John Boles

John Boles

BOLES, JOHN (1895-1969). John Boles, stage and screen star, the son of John Monroe and Mary Jane (Love) Boles, was born on October 27, 1895, at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. In early childhood he demonstrated an affection and talent for acting and singing...

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