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In this excerpt from a place for film the iu cinema podcast were celebrating our 100th episode. Iu celebrates orson welles 100th birthday with an exhibition of rare items from his lifes work. The magic world of orson welles kindle edition by naremore, james. Citizen kane 1941, director orson welles bookers guides. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. James naremore has gathered a set of essays that represent the essential writings on the film.
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