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What was Broderick Crawford's first major film role?

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Beau Geste marked Broderick Crawford's first significant film appearance. Released in 1939, the adventure epic tells the story of a group of foreign legionnaires in North Africa. Crawford portrayed Sergeant Markoff, a ruthless and enigmatic character who becomes a pivotal figure in the film's narrative. His performance in Beau Geste garnered critical acclaim and established him as a rising star in Hollywood.
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