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- ↑ Douglas, CrAin Star in Western Los Angeles Times 25 Apr 1955: B9.
- ↑ BIG TIP OFF, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 23, Iss. 264, (Jan 1, 1956): 103
- ↑ WARNERS TO MAKE YOUTH CRIME FILM New York Times 27 Sep 1954: 17.
- ↑ 'Smilin' Through' Likely for Taylor, Johnson; Dekker Spillane Heavy Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 23 Nov 1954: A9.
