Use of 'a'

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We often find captions under photographs such as "A 24 year old Marlon Brando on the set of ....".
Why do we use the article 'a' ? Is it the short for " A photograph of 24 year old Marlon Brando ....." ?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

It could be, but it is also sometimes used when the writer/speaker is thinking of another person at one of various ages or stages of life.

Debpriya De · Answer

We also say "You look like a young Marlon Brando"
Can't we just say "You look like young Marlon Brando" ?

Mister Micawber · Answer

Either is possible.

Dokterjokkebrok · Answer

Debpriya DeWe also say "You look like a young Marlon Brando"Can't we just say "You look like young Marlon Brando" ?

I think Marlon Brando acts as a sort of prototype.

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