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This actor gave hostile testimony before HUAC in which he referred to “18th Century Fox” and debated Donald Jackson about impersonating “a butterfly at rest.” In one film, this actor hurriedly pulls his shirt over his head to “say the sooth” to a nearly blind Buster Keaton. When his friend yells “I’m hysterical!”, this actor throws a glass of water in his face, leading his friend to yell “I’m hysterical, and I’m wet!” This actor promises “nothing portentous or polite” in the opening (15[1])number (*) “Comedy Tonight.” This actor seduces “little old ladies” for funding in a film in which he ends an audition by yelling, “that’s our Hitler!” For 10 points, the role Pseudolus was originated by what actor who played Max Bialystock in The Producers? ■END■ (10[1])

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