Kazan's choice
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The 1999 Oscar lifetime achievement award given to renowned filmmaker Elia Kazan is being protested by many. Detractors of Kazan believe that he should not receive the award for divulging the names of the members of the Communist Party within the film industry during a Congress hearing in 1952.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1999
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That old magic
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Film biographer Larry Quirk relates the efforts of his uncle James Quirk to preserve the name and glamor of Hollywood artists. James was the editor of Hollywood magazine, "Photoplay," in the 1920s and 30s. He started its format, which include the gossip columns and celebrity profiles.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1998
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Rebel with a purse
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Philanthropist Irene Diamond may be 90, but she still has tremendous energy and maintains a hectic schedule. Those close to her say that Diamond's desire is to help those who are struggling to achieve something. Diamond also works passionately in support of gun control.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 2000
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