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- ↑ Richards, Larry (May 27, 2005). African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 9780786422746 – via Google Books.
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- ↑ "Take My Life (1942) - Harry M. Popkin | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie" – via www.allmovie.com.