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City of Nets: A Portrait of Hollywood in the 1940's
by Otto Friedrich

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Author: Otto Friedrich
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-05-02
ISBN: 0520209494
Number of pages: 495
Publisher: University of California Press

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Book Review: Fascinating
Summary: 5 Stars

If you interested in the movies in any way, this book is a must. Its a long read, but every chapter is a gem. I can't recommend this enough. I bought my copy years ago and still dip into it on a regular basis. Worth every penny and more.

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