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Quote by Dalton Trumbo

“One of the disadvantages of being a patrician is that occasionally you're obliged to act like one”

Quote by Dalton Trumbo

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Dalton Trumbo was an American screenwriter who made significant contributions to the film industry. Born on December 9, 1905, and passing away on September 10, 1976, Trumbo's career spanned several decades, during which he wrote scripts for numerous films. more

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