{"id":48,"date":"2026-03-14T14:51:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flashtoday1.com\/?p=48"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:51:42","slug":"this-little-duo-once-captivated-screens-and-millions-of-hearts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flashtoday1.com\/?p=48","title":{"rendered":"This little duo once captivated screens and millions of hearts\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Two young stars brought Oliver and the Artful Dodger to life in the classic 1968 film Oliver!, creating an unforgettable partnership still remembered by cinema fans today.See more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With energy and charisma, one of the duo often reminds us of his Artful Dodger role in the \u201cFlute, Book and Candle\u201d episode of H.R. 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