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On This Day September 19 1980 – Melvin and Howard Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day September 19 1980 – Melvin and Howard Premiered in Theaters.

On this day September 19 1980, Melvin and Howard premiered in theaters. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film told the quirky story of Melvin Dummar, a down on his luck man who claimed to have given eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes a ride before being named in Hughes’s contested will.

The film blended humor and pathos, offering a slice of Americana that resonated with critics. It went on to win two Academy...
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