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In praise of character actors

If you want real acting in films, forget the leads – it’s in the supporting roles that you’ll find true talent

A film that belongs to the supporting cast, who toss it between themselves joyfully: Peter Lorre as Signor Ugarte in Casablanca (1942). Credit: Ullstein Bild / Getty Images

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