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naturally gifted slapstick comedian, made him ideally suited to playing the role (aided by an artificial nose). The Gumps elevated him to a relatively short period of stardom. He was described as "one of the best known comedy actors of the screen, and loved by thousands of moving picture fans". At the height of his popularity Murphy, as Andy Gump, would draw large crowds at promotional events.
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