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“I owe Bankhead a gift; she made a director out of me.”

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Book:Elia Kazan: A Life

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Elia Kazan: A Life

This book delves into the life of Elia Kazan, a prominent figure in the American film industry, examining his contributions to cinema, his relationships with actors and directors, and the impact of his personal history on his work. more

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Elia Kazan, born on September 7, 1909 in Salonika, Turkey, passed away on September 28, 2003 in the United States. He was a renowned film producer, known for his profound understanding of film art and outstanding contributions. more

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“There was no doubt that there was a vast organization which was making fools of all the liberals in Hollywood and taking their money, that there was a police state among the Left element in Hollywood and Broadway.”

States Left Doubt Fool Elements Hollywood Organization Police No Doubt Broadway Police State

Book:Elia Kazan: Interviews

Source: Elia Kazan: Interviews

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Book:The Selected Letters of Elia Kazan

Source: The Selected Letters of Elia Kazan

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“Here we spent so much time together - eight months of our lives almost - and it was so great because we all got so close and that really made us not afraid to improve with each other.”

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“I feel like I've come out of this grown up, maybe because I live through the character vicariously and she grows up so much during the course of this story.”

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“We can't all win Olympic medals. Even I never won one.”

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“He has so often told me he is madly in love with me, but what does that mean when I haven't had a good word from him in three months?”

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“Perhaps he wanted to be alone with Dr. G., who was here, but he should have let me know. At Hoffmann's I felt I was sitting on hot coals, expecting him to arrive every moment.”

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“There is only one thing I want. I would like to be seriously ill, and to hear nothing more about him for at least a week. Why doesn't something happen to me? Why do I have to go through all this? If only I had never set eyes on him!”

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