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TIL Orson Welles was just 25-yrs-old when he directed, co-wrote, starred in and produced his very first feature film, "Citizen Kane" in 1941. Today, "Citizen Kane" is frequently ranked as the greatest film ever made due to the innovative techniques used during its production.

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