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THE LIVELY ARTS
The State of the World
Noting Hollywood’s political trend, the recording armistice and Lauren Bacall, and taking another swing at Noel Coward
March
1
1945
GILBERT SELDES
The State of the World
GILBERT SELDES
March
1
1945
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THE LIVELY ARTS
The State of the World
Noting Hollywood’s political trend, the recording armistice and Lauren Bacall, and taking another swing at Noel Coward
March
1
1945
GILBERT SELDES
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