Who is Zita Johann?

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• In February 1933, the car Johann was driving was hit by John Huston and she sustained minor injuries. A little over 6 months later, Huston was involved in another accident that killed dancer Tosca Roulien.
• It was her idea that John Houseman should try to make a new career for himself by following her into the theatre and the movies.
• During WWII, she raised money for war-related charities, and organized shows for American soldiers. In later years, she worked with disturbed children and gave private acting lessons.
• She was given an MGM contract with a script approval clause but turned down every script offered to her. She reportedly said to production head Irving Thalberg, "Why do you make these awful pictures?".
• She turned down the lead in the 1929 version of "Showboat" in favor of appearing in a Broadway play along with Clark Gable.

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