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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was the first studio to sign Ava Gardner in 1941. They were impressed with her looks and acting ability, and they thought she would be a great addition to their roster of stars. Gardner quickly became one of MGM's most popular actresses, and she starred in a number of successful films, including "The Killers" (1946), "Mogambo" (1953), and "On the Beach" (1959).