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Maurice Tillet , the French wrestler also known as , ' The French Angel ' . He is seen here holding Geoffrey Triplett Stock Photo - Alamy
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The French Angel" Maurice Tillet: The Box Office Attraction You've Likely Never Heard Of — The Signature Spot
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