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“We finally found out the technique of separating and getting information about where every train would be at any moment. Of course, I went over budget many times, because - as you go along - some things improved, and you get better ideas.”

Quote by John Hench

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John Hench was an accomplished designer renowned for his contributions to movie poster design. Born on June 29, 1908, and passing away on February 5, 2004, Hench's distinctive style had a profound impact on the field of movie poster design. more

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