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- ↑ HOWARD TAUBMAN (Jan 3, 1964). "Theater: 'Chinese Prime Minister': Enid Bagnold Comedy Opens at the Royale". New York Times. p. 14.
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- ↑ Smith, Cecil (Oct 23, 1974). "A 'Minister' for All Seasons: CECIL SMITH 'Prime Minister' for All Seasons". Los Angeles Times. p. f1.
