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- 1 2 Ursini, James (1973). The Famous Life & Times of Preston Sturges: An American Dreamer (mass market paperback ed.). New York: Curtis Books.
- ↑ Ursini, James. "James Ursini – IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ↑ Silver, Alain; Ursini, James (February 13, 2023). From the Moment They Met It Was Murder. Running Press. ISBN 978-0-7624-8493-5.
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