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Free, White and 21


Wikipedia has an article about this phrase which did not originate with this film:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free,_White_and_21

It's a creature of it's time, of course. It's a listing of things that would prevent you from doing what you wanted to in that era, which is fortunately over.



The past is a series of presents. The present is living history we are privileged to witness

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In later years, Ruby Keeler mentioned how she hated saying that line. But in those days, contract players had to do as they were told.

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In later years, Ruby Keeler mentioned how she hated saying that line. But in those days, contract players had to do as they were told.

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