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“I wasn't that familiar with silent films. I didn't know, for example, how hugely popular silent films were in the 1920s, how people would go to the movies several times a week.”

Quote by Laura Moriarty

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Laura Moriarty is an American novelist born on December 24, 1970. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound insight into themes such as women, family, and social change. more

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