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Film historian, Rudy Behlmer on one of the AFI's greatest fantasy films

Film historian Rudy Behlmer wrote the CD liner notes for the sound track of the film King Kong. This 1933 movie is one of the ten best fantasy films on the AFI's list.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 27, 2008: Interview with Martin Scorsese; Interview with Michael Imperioli; Interview with Mario Puzo; Interview with John Lasseter; Interview with Rudy Behlmer;…
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