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Input (English): Alan Walbridge Ladd (September 3, 1913 – January 29, 1964) was an American actor and film and television producer. Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in Westerns such as "Shane" (1953) and films noir in which he was often paired with Veronica Lake, such as "This Gun for Hire" (1942), "The Glass Key" (1942) and "The Blue Dahlia" (1946). Other notable credits include "Two Years Before the Mast" (1946), "Whispering Smith" (1948) and "The Great Gatsby" (1949). His popularity diminished in the late 1950s, though he continued to appear in popular films until his accidental death due to a lethal combination of alcohol, a barbiturate, and two tranquilizers. Question: In which year was this American drama film starring Donna Reed and American actor and film and television producer of "Shane" (1953) and "This Gun for Hire" (1942) released? Answer: 1948
Output (English):  Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in Westerns such as Shane 1953 and films noir in which he was often paired with Veronica Lake, such as This Gun for Hire 1942, The Glass Key 1942 and The Blue Dahlia 1946.