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Dewey was George Cukor's middle name. Cukor, born in 1899, was an acclaimed American film director known for his sophisticated and witty romantic comedies. His notable works include "The Philadelphia Story" (1940), "Adam's Rib" (1949), and "My Fair Lady" (1964). Cukor's middle name, Dewey, is a common American surname, but its significance to the director's life or career is not widely known.