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THE LIVELY ARTS
The Old Hokum Bucket
Defending well-planted corn and selective hoaxing in the movies, radio, advertising and other arts
February
1
1945
GILBERT SELDES
The Old Hokum Bucket
GILBERT SELDES
February
1
1945
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THE LIVELY ARTS
The Old Hokum Bucket
Defending well-planted corn and selective hoaxing in the movies, radio, advertising and other arts
February
1
1945
GILBERT SELDES
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