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Film critic David Shipman called Muni " an actor of great integrity " and he prepared for his roles meticulously.

Muni was widely recognized as an eccentric if talented individual.

He would go into a rage whenever anyone wore red, but at the same time he could often be found between sessions relaxing with his violin.

Over the years, he also became increasingly dependent on his wife, Bella, who terrified directors by forcing them to redo scenes that did not meet her satisfaction.

However, Muni himself was " inflexible on matters of taste and principle ", once turning down an $ 800, 000 movie contract because he wasn't happy with the studio's choice of film roles.