Chicago American, Sunday, June 17, 1962:
'WHY STARS GO BROKE'
by Lee Belser
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Silent film lover Wallace Reid went the same route. He became addicted to drugs after a head injury caused him to have violent headaches. He took narcotics to relieve the pain, but still managed to live high, wide and handsome. He was the life of numerous all-night parties and the darling of female fans everywhere. He died ill and impoverished before he was 30.
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'WHY STARS GO BROKE'
by Lee Belser
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Silent film lover Wallace Reid went the same route. He became addicted to drugs after a head injury caused him to have violent headaches. He took narcotics to relieve the pain, but still managed to live high, wide and handsome. He was the life of numerous all-night parties and the darling of female fans everywhere. He died ill and impoverished before he was 30.
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- How long is The Birth of a Nation?3 hours and 15 minutes
- When was The Birth of a Nation released?March 21, 1915
- What is the IMDb rating of The Birth of a Nation?6.1 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Birth of a Nation?Flora Cameron, Margaret Cameron, Lydia Brown, Rep. Thaddeus Stevens, Silas Lynch, Gus, Abraham Lincoln, Mrs. Cameron, Dr. Cameron, Wade Cameron, and others
- What is the plot of The Birth of a Nation?The Stoneman family finds its friendship with the Camerons affected by the Civil War, both fighting in opposite armies. The development of the war in their lives plays through to Lincoln's assassination and the birth of the Ku Klux Klan.
- What was the budget for The Birth of a Nation?$110,000
- How much did The Birth of a Nation earn at the US box office?$10 million
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- What genre is The Birth of a Nation?Drama and War
- How many awards has The Birth of a Nation won?2 awards
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