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Cotten starred a year later in Welles's adaptation and production of The Magnificent Ambersons.

After the commercial disappointment of Citizen Kane, RKO was apprehensive about the new film, and after poor preview responses, cut it by nearly an hour before its release.

Though at points the film appeared disjointed, it was well received by critics.

Despite the critical accolades Cotten received for his performance, he was again snubbed by the Academy.