We were like a stock company at Warners. We didn’t know any of the stars from the other studios.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the actors and actresses working at Warner Bros. studio were like a group of people who all worked together, but they didn't know the famous actors and actresses from other movie studios. This means they were focused on their own work and didn't pay much attention to the competitors.
About Olivia De Havilland
Olivia de Havilland was a renowned British-American actress who had a prolific career spanning over 50 years. She was one of the last surviving stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age and won two Academy Awards for her performances in ‘To Each His Own’ and ‘The Heiress’. Olivia de Havilland was also known for her acclaimed roles in films like ‘Gone with the Wind’ and her long-standing rivalry with her sister, actress Joan Fontaine.
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