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THE LIVELY ARTS
Big Names Take Over
With first-rate writers like John Steinbeck in pictures, Dreiser in radio, entertainment is on the up
September
1
1941
GILBERT SELDES
Big Names Take Over
GILBERT SELDES
September
1
1941
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THE LIVELY ARTS
Big Names Take Over
With first-rate writers like John Steinbeck in pictures, Dreiser in radio, entertainment is on the up
September
1
1941
GILBERT SELDES
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