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"There are millions of Americans who belong by nature in movie theaters as they belong at political rallies or in fortuneteller parlors and on the shoot-the-chutes. To these millions, the movies are a sort of boon - a gaudier version of religion."

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About Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht was an American writer, journalist, playwright, and screenwriter who became one of Hollywood's most influential scriptwriters. He co-wrote The Front Page and contributed to many classic films.

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