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“Frances Stevens: Mother, this is why I've had to spend half my life running around the world after youto keep men like this away from you. Mrs. Stevens: Well after this, let me run my own interference. It looks like the blockers are having all the fun.”

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John Michael Hayes

John Michael Hayes was a renowned American screenwriter. Born on May 11, 1919, and passing away on November 19, 2008, Hayes was known for his contributions to film scripts, particularly during the mid-20th century. His career included work on classic films such as 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Rear Window'. more

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