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But I think musicals are going to have to deal with important subjects.

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Vincente Minnelli
Age: 83 †
Born: 1903
Born: February 28
Died: 1986
Died: July 25
Costume Designer
Film Director
Stage Director
Theatrical Director
Chicago
Illinois
Lester Anthony Minnelli
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