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Quote by Howard Hawks

“I find that when you open on a group of people sitting down and talking, the scene sits down with them. The best antidote for that is an entrance. Begin the scene with someone entering, and somehow it’s more interesting.”

Quote by Howard Hawks

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Howard Hawks was an American film director renowned for his contributions to the classic Hollywood style. His films spanned a variety of genres, including Westerns, comedies, and war films, many of which are still considered classics in cinematic history. more

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