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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon Aug 8, 2022, 10:05 AM Aug 2022

On August 7, 1927, actor Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer was born.

Actor Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer was #BornOnThisDay, August 7, 1927. A child star in films, Our Gang (1930s-1940s), but as an adult unable to secure film work. Passed in 1959 fatally shot (age 31) in an #alcoholic fueled dispute over 50 dollars.#RIP #GoneTooSoon #truecrime #homicide


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On August 7, 1927, actor Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2022 OP
Didn't realize that things turned so tragic for Alfalfa True Dough Aug 2022 #1
Well, he was in It's a Wonderful Life. Briefly. rsdsharp Aug 2022 #2
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