“In a novel, the hero can lay ten girls and marry a virgin for the finish. In a movie, that is not allowed. The villain can lay anybody he wants, have as much fun and as he wants cheating, stealing, getting rich, and whipping servants. But you have to shoot him in the end.”
Quote by Herman J. Mankiewicz
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Herman J. Mankiewicz
Herman J. Mankiewicz was a prominent American screenwriter recognized for his contributions to classic cinema. Born on November 7, 1897, and passing away on March 5, 1953, Mankiewicz's career spanned several decades, during which he played a significant role in the evolution of the modern screenplay. more
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