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La Cava: Complex Realist
He can see screen material in all stratas, but a romantic at heart, he insists his characters be happy
October
1
1941
SIDNEY CARROLL
La Cava: Complex Realist
SIDNEY CARROLL
October
1
1941
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La Cava: Complex Realist
He can see screen material in all stratas, but a romantic at heart, he insists his characters be happy
October
1
1941
SIDNEY CARROLL
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