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Hollywood stars insured for large sums amid fame and peril
A lengthy piece details film industry insurance for stars like Olivia de Havilland and others, covering injuries and possible delays. It notes policies ranging from tens of thousands to over forty thousand pounds, the logic of insuring looks at risk around on set accidents, deaths, and injuries, and mentions insurance payouts and industry practices. It also surveys broader tech advances and wartime speed experiments, including rockets and airborne research, alongside reflections on evolving attitudes in show business.
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Ako
Tay Milland
James, Cagney
Irol Flynn
Hollywood
Copenhagen
Indy
Evelyn West
California
U.S.A
Evelyn
Lioyda
Asi
Flubba
Ligyds
Han
Maureen Hurldy
London Ro