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- ↑ Botto, Louis; Mitchell, Brian Stokes (2002). At This Theatre: 100 Years of Broadway Shows, Stories and Stars . New York; Milwaukee, WI: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books/Playbill. ISBN 978-1-55783-566-6.
- ↑ "Playwright Verneuil Found Dead in Paris" The New York Times, November 4, 1952
- "Affairs of State: Celeste Holm is Starred in a French Farce that has a Washington Setting" by Brooks Atkinson, The New York Times, October 1, 1950
- "Affairs of State to Arrive September 25th" by Louis Calta, The New York Times, August 24, 1950
