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===Fame=== Colman has been mentioned in many novels, but he is specifically mentioned in [[Ralph Ellison]]'s ''[[Invisible Man]]'' because of his charming, well-known voice. The main character of this novel says that he wishes he could have a voice like Colman's because it is charming, and relates the voice to that of a gentleman or a man from ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' magazine.<ref name=R.Ellison>{{cite book |title=The Invisible Man |publisher=Random House |author=Ralph Ellison |year=1952}}</ref> Colman was indeed very well known for his voice. ''[[Encyclopædia Britannica]]'' says that Colman had a "resonant, mellifluous speaking voice with a unique, pleasing timbre".<ref name="britannica.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ronald-Colman|title=Ronald Colman | British-American actor | Britannica|website=www.britannica.com|date=15 May 2023 }}</ref> Along with his charming voice, Colman had a very confident performing manner that helped make him a major star of sound films.<ref name=W.Everson>{{cite book |title=American Silent Film |author=William K. Everson |year=1978 |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]}}</ref>
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