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... talent had no muscle to negotiate . ' The ' talent ' weren't the only ones without muscle . The majors were also able to control the market and limit competition to such an extent that , in 1938 , the Justice Department filed against ...
... talent had no muscle to negotiate . ' The ' talent ' weren't the only ones without muscle . The majors were also able to control the market and limit competition to such an extent that , in 1938 , the Justice Department filed against ...
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... Talent ( especially talent associated with past success ) is the most obvious form of insurance , and consequently the people who represent the talent and who claim to be expert in assessing its commercial potential have assumed unpre ...
... Talent ( especially talent associated with past success ) is the most obvious form of insurance , and consequently the people who represent the talent and who claim to be expert in assessing its commercial potential have assumed unpre ...
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... talent ' . " Top billing ' , ' top line talent ' are common industry phrases , but exactly what the ' talent ' of the stars is , or how they get to the top , is almost impossible to answer . ' Acting ability ' is certainly not a con ...
... talent ' . " Top billing ' , ' top line talent ' are common industry phrases , but exactly what the ' talent ' of the stars is , or how they get to the top , is almost impossible to answer . ' Acting ability ' is certainly not a con ...
Contents
The Hollywood Majors Andrew Laskos | 10 |
The Deal David Pirie | 40 |
The New Moguls Mike Bygrave | 62 |
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