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Hours of Freedom Club Hums with Hollywood Husbands
Jimmie Fidler discusses a Hollywood club for married men, founded on nontraditional “hours off” wagers inspired by John Miljan. The piece riffs on stars like Bing Crosby and Gary Cooper, notes wives’ tolerance, and juggles anecdotes from Chaplin to Hedda Hopper era gossip.
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Hours of Freedom, Ltd
Bing Crosby
Jack Oakie
Gary Cooper
Richard Arlen
John Miljan
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Mrs. Fidler