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The magnificent Ambersons
Book • 1918
The Magnificent Ambersons follows the rise and fall of the Amberson family, exploring themes of progress, love, and the destructive power of pride.
Set in a fictionalized version of Indianapolis, the novel contrasts the declining fortunes of the aristocratic Ambersons with the rising fortunes of industrialists like Eugene Morgan, highlighting the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing society.
Set in a fictionalized version of Indianapolis, the novel contrasts the declining fortunes of the aristocratic Ambersons with the rising fortunes of industrialists like Eugene Morgan, highlighting the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing society.
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as a cautionary tale of squandered wealth.

Patrick Boyle

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in reference to the startup Showrunner using AI to restore lost footage from the film.

A.T. Newman

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as a better movie than "Citizen Kane", also directed by Orson Welles.

Jason Mantzoukas

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Mentioned by Brian Ingrassia in chapter four, highlighting its depiction of automobility and sprawl in Indianapolis.

Brian M. Ingrassia, "Speed Capital: Indianapolis Auto Racing and the Making of Modern America" (
Mentioned as the source material for Orson Welles' film "The Magnificent Ambersons"

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