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	Expect Great Things!: How the Katharine Gibbs School Revolutionized the American Workplace for Women 3.90 avg rating — 277 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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"While the story of [William Fox's] fall from grace is dramatic, his rise is just as fascinating...Whether Krefft is describing how Fox built his studio, ushered in the talkies, or weathered a litany of troubles—bankruptcy, jail time for trying to bribe a judge, and poor health—in his later years, h Read more of this blog post »

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