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Disney was a family film studio. I was supposed to be their young, leading man. After they found out I was involved with
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"Disney was a family film studio. I was supposed to be their young, leading man. After they found out I was involved with someone, that was the end of Disney"

- Tommy Kirk

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Tommy Kirk's quote shows the fact of the show business in the 1950s as well as 60s. At the time, Disney was a family-oriented film studio, as well as Kirk was seen as a possible young leading guy. Nevertheless, when Disney figured out that Kirk was involved with somebody, they rapidly finished their connection. This reflects the conservative values of the time, as well as the workshop's wish to maintain a squeaky-clean photo. Kirk's quote additionally talks with the power of the studio system, and how it can promptly end an appealing profession. It likewise functions as a pointer of the discrimination dealt with by LGBTQ+ individuals in the show business, and also just how their partnerships were frequently seen as a liability.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tommy Kirk somewhere between December 10, 1941 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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