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- ↑ "Canadian News Briefs". United Press International, April 3, 1983.
- ↑ Jay Scott, "Grey Fox runaway winner with 7 Genies; Chong and Sutherland pick up best acting honors". The Globe and Mail , April 4, 1983.
- ↑ "Melanie adaptation Genie returned". Cinema Canada, No. 96 (May 1983). p. 12.
