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Actor James Baskett (centre) receiving his Honorary Oscar from Ingrid Bergman and Jean Hersholt, at the 20th Academy Awards, Los Angeles, March 20th 1948.

Actor James Baskett, center, receiving his honorary Oscar from Ingrid Bergman and Jean Hersholt at the 20th Academy Awards in March 1948. Photo: Archive Photos/Getty Images

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