Before La La Land, there was Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hollywood, baby! The glitz! The glamour! The ever-changing business models! This week, The Indicator is going to the movies. Starting today with the history of Hollywood and where it began ... New Jersey!

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The Origin Of The Oscars

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