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“The thing I loved the most about being art director was picking the photographers and working with them.”

Quote by Robert Benton

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Robert Benton is an American screenwriter born on September 29, 1932. Known for his profound character development and masterful storytelling, Benton is one of the most influential screenwriters in film history. more

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