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Brando's Fury at 1954 Premiere Unveiled in New Book

1/5/2025

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Marlon Brando's fury erupted at the 1954 Italian premiere of *On the Waterfront* upon learning his voice had been dubbed. This explosive moment is captured in *Hollywood on the Tiber* by Hank Kaufman and Gene Lerner, which unveils the glamorous yet tumultuous world of stars like Ava Gardner and Anita Ekberg.

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Marlon Brando's fury erupted at the 1954 Italian premiere of *On the Waterfront* upon learning his voice had been dubbed. This explosive moment is captured in *Hollywood on the Tiber* by Hank Kaufman and Gene Lerner, which unveils the glamorous yet tumultuous world of stars like Ava Gardner and Anita Ekberg.