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The ironies of Charlton Heston
Paramount Pictures
Charlton Heston's portrayal of the fearless Moses in "The Ten Commandments" likely had little effect in changing the stereotype of Jews in the 1950s.
JTA's man in L.A. reflects on the ironies of Charlton Heston -- a Midwestern WASP who gained fame for playing two super Jews.

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