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- ↑ Schallert, Edwin (January 7, 1942). "DRAMA: Welles to Act Turk Spy in 'Journey Into Fear' Paramount Signs McCrea 'Spitfire' Release Set Subjects Named for Holt Lindsay Slate Crowded Brent Returning Monday". Los Angeles Times. p. 8.
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