Quote by Dalton Trumbo

Bankers, nepotists, contracts and talkies: on four fingers one may count the leeches which have sucked a young and vigorous industry into paresis.

Bankers, nepotists, contracts and talkies: on four fingers o

Summary

This quote suggests that the entertainment industry has been plagued by four main problems: bankers, nepotism, contracts, and the emergence of talking pictures (talkies). It implies that these four factors have drained the vitality and potential of a once thriving industry, leading it to a state of weakness or paralysis. The use of the metaphor "leeches" emphasizes that these elements have greedily fed off the industry, exploiting its resources without contributing much value in return. Overall, the quote criticizes these negative influences for impeding the progress and growth of the entertainment sector.

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Hollywood

By Dalton Trumbo

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