Burial Quote by George Jean Nathan

“So long as there is one pretty girl left on the stage, the professional undertakers may hold up their burial of the theater.” quote by George Jean Nathan — Download Open image

“So long as there is one pretty girl left on the stage, the professional undertakers may hold up their burial of the theater.”

George Jean Nathan

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