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- ↑ Schallert, Edwin (Nov 7, 1945). "Detective Will Menace Belita in 'The Hunted'". Los Angeles Times . p. A3.
- ↑ "MONOGRAM PLANS 48 FEATURE FILMS: Allied Artists, Firm's Affiliate, to Make Seven in 1947–48 -- Latter Has Four Ready". New York Times . July 21, 1947. p. 12.
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- ↑ "Freddie Steps Out". RiffTrax . September 7, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
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