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The book is written by Mika Waltari

Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, August 19, 1953, s. 2, p. 2, c. 7:

LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD

by Hedda Hopper

. . . . Three foreign born actresses are up for the lead in "Desiree": Audrey Hepburn, of "Roman Holiday," Anita Bjork, playing opposite Greg Peck in "Night People," and Bella Darvi, making her debut with Richard Widmark in "Hell and High Water." Hepburn is French-Canadian; Bjork, Swedish born and raised in France, and Darvi, Polish born but educated in Paris.

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The Chicago opening of the hit 20th Century-Fox motion picture, The Egyptian, happened on Wednesday, September 22, 1954, at 4:45 p.m. at the State Lake theatre. An ad reads: A Celebrated Best-Seller Come to Life! Enjoy the excitement, the lights, the glitter of a gala opening night. Be a First Nighter--come and be thrilled by this spectacular and romantic production! "I, Sinuhe, The Egyptian, have committed every crime against man, woman and the gods . . . " Photographed With The Revolutionary New Anamorphic Lens! Cinemascope storms through the centuries to behold the glories and transgressions of The Egyptian . . . who lived, loved and believed in one God . . . 1,000 years before the birth of Christ! Color by DeLuxe . . .

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Chicago Tribune, February 22, 1954, s. 2, p. 2, c. 1:

LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD

by Hedda Hopper

John Cassavetes, who was tested for "The Egyptian," last week-end, says he'll marry Jean Rowland, of the Chicago company of "Seven Year Itch," on March 20, in New York, unless he gets "The Egyptian." In that case they'll move the wedding out here. He's never acted on Broadway, but is all set for "The Gimmick" in August. . . . .

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