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“Be reflective...and stay away from the theater as much as you can. Stay out of the theatrical world, out of its petty interests, its inbreeding tendencies, its stifling atmosphere, its corroding influence. Once become”

Quote by Minnie Maddern Fiske

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Minnie Maddern Fiske

Minnie Maddern Fiske was an English-American actress who made a significant impact in the transition from stage to screen. Born in London in December 1865, she began her career on the stage and later moved to the United States to work in film. Fiske was one of the first actresses to appear in talking pictures and is recognized for her contributions to the early days of American cinema. more

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