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Quote by Abraham Polonsky

“A holiday is when you celebrate something that's all finished up.”

Quote by Abraham Polonsky

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Abraham Polonsky

Abraham Polonsky, born on December 5, 1910, in New York, was an outstanding film director. His works are renowned for their profound social criticism and exquisite artistic expression, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century American cinema. more

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