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Kirk Douglas did so many great movies that I managed to overlook Ace in the Hole until I noticed it at my library recently. What a pleasant surprise it was to "discover" it.
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Originally posted by CoolRich59: Kirk Douglas did so many great movies that I managed to overlook Ace in the Hole until I noticed it at my library recently. What a pleasant surprise it was to "discover" it.
Of all the great movies Douglas made Ace in the Hole is my favorite. Billy Wilder used him to perfection.
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