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Until 1974 in the USA women were unable to open a bank account or acquire a line of credit without a man co-signing.The financial services industry was led by (usually white) men. So eight women came together to turn everything around by opening their own Women’s Bank.Carol Green, Judi Wagner, LaRae Orullian, Gail Schoettler, Wendy Davis, Joy Burns, Beverly Martinez, and Edna Mosely founded the bank’s board by each pitching in $1,000.On 14 July 1978 The Women’s Bank opened for business. People stood in line down the street in downtown Denver to deposit their money. The first day’s deposits exceeded $1 million
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Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer share a notable connection through their work in the classic 1983 film “Scarface,” directed by Brian De Palma. Pacino played Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who rises to power in the Miami drug trade, while Pfeiffer portrayed Elvira Hancock, his glamorous but troubled wife. Their on-screen chemistry was electric, making their characters’ tumultuous relationship one of the film’s most memorable aspects. Despite its gritty nature, “Scarface” became a cultural phenomenon, solidifying both actors’ statuses as Hollywood legends. This collaboration remains a career highlight for both, celebrated for its impact on the crime genre and popular culture.
