"To be a Dumont actor was considered to be a great honor for an actor, yet it also had its disadvantages"
- Leon Askin
About this Quote
The quote by Leon Askin speaks to the duality of being a Dumont actor. On one hand, it was considered a great honor for an actor to be part of the Dumont network. It signified prestige and recognition, and it opened up numerous chances for the star. On the other hand, being a Dumont star also had its downsides. It meant that the actor was connected to the network and could not quickly relocate to other networks or projects. It likewise meant that the star underwent the whims of the network, and might be dropped from a task at any time. Eventually, being a Dumont actor was a double-edged sword, with both benefits and downsides.
This quote is written / told by Leon Askin between September 18, 1907 and June 3, 2005. He was a famous Actor from Austria.
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