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Bette Davis

The only reason anyone goes to Broadway is because they can't get work in the movies.

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Bette Davis is saying that actors choose to perform on Broadway only if they are unable to find roles in films. She implies that movies are the preferred and more prestigious option for actors compared to stage work.

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