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“Curiously enough, I was one of the first to have some say in Hollywood. By sheer accident, I had four successes in a row in the early 30's and, although I was still in my 20's, I demanded and received approval of cast, story and director. I don't know how I got away with it, but I did!”

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Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. was an American actor known for his adventure films in the 1920s and 1930s. Born on December 9, 1909, he passed away on May 7, 2000. more

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