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- ↑ "RICHARD DIX FILM NEXT AT ORPHEUM: "Seven Keys to Baldpate" Marks Debut of Star in New Medium". Los Angeles Times. February 11, 1930. p. 7.
- ↑ Schallert, Edwin (February 15, 1930). "RUSS MODERN SCORES HIT: Serge Prokofieff Achieves Ovation for Concerto Composer-Pianist Plays Own Work With Orchestra Solo Features Dominant on Philharmonic Program". Los Angeles Times. p. A7.
