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Unpredictable Success and the Influence of 'Adventures in the Screen Trade'

This chapter explores the impact of William Goldman's book 'Adventures in the Screen Trade' on Hollywood and its emphasis on giving major stars the best lines in a movie. It discusses the unpredictability of success in the industry and debates the criticism of the phrase 'nobody knows anything'.

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