“Henry James once defined life as that predicament which precedes death, and certainly nobody owes you a debt of honor or gratitude for getting him into that predicament. But a child does owe his father a debt, if Dad, having gotten him into this peck of trouble, takes off his coat and buckles down to the job of showing his son how best to crash through it.”
Quote by Clarence Budington Kelland
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Clarence Budington Kelland
Clarence Budington Kelland was an American film writer renowned for his work during the silent film era. Born on July 11, 1881, and passing away on February 18, 1964, Kelland's career spanned several decades, during which he penned numerous screenplays and became a pivotal figure in the early days of cinema. more
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