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De Carlo, who relocated to Hollywood in her teenage years, was already embodying the traits of a mature woman by the age of 15 or 16. Her mother's ambitions for her daughter led to the fascinating deception of passing De Carlo off as older, claiming she was 18 or 19. This early entry into the industry allowed De Carlo to quickly make her mark, particularly in the realm of pirate films, partnered with notable actors like Jean-Pierre Aumont.