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Quote by Joe Pasternak

“You call this a script? Give me a couple of 5,000-dollar-a-week writers and I will write it myself.”

Quote by Joe Pasternak

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Joe Pasternak
Joe Pasternak

Joe Pasternak, born in September 1901 and passed away on September 13, 1991, was a renowned film producer from the United States. He held a significant position in the Hollywood film industry and was involved in the production of many classic films. more

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