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Sammy and Dino Episode 3: Nothing But a Dollar Sign

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In 19 52, he was black listed due to his friendships with actors canada lee and paul robison. A few years later, he was offered the part of a high school student in blackboard jungle. The studio asked poitier to sign a loyalty oath, meaning loyalty to the production and the right wing patriotism then in vogue. He showed up on set on his start day anyway, and soon learned he had the tacit approval of director richard brooks. After the shoot, poitier was still floundering and considered giving up acting to become a taxi driver Until the board jungle opened in 19 55 and made him an undeniable movie star.

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