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1 story matching edwin
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:edw, ewin, cloedwin, edwal, elwin, erwin
- The Star System: How Actors Made Millions (and Squandered Them)
A detailed breakdown of theatrical salaries reveals that while some stars like John E. Owens amassed fortunes through prudence, others like Edwin Booth lived on the edge of bankruptcy despite earning thousands a week.