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which prompted them to get into film production. They had a story written by Martin Mooney about two orphans who grew up in a life of crime. They formed KB Productions and made a verbal deal with
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syndicate, she then visits DeWitt with photocopies of the letters. Spurning DeWitt's offer of money, Rita forces him to use his political influence for the syndicate's benefit, prompting Jimmy to observe that
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about the female lead but did not like it when she arrived at a meeting with her husband and two agents as "it reminded them of De Mille". They ended up casting the more easy-going Joan
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Schallert, Edwin (April 21, 1941). "Robert Morley Return Slated in 'Joan' Opus: Joyce Lead
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