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What was Irving Thalberg's role at Universal Studios?
Irving Thalberg was initially an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office.
What year was Irving Thalberg hired in the role of secretary at Universal Studios?
Irving Thalberg joined Universal Pictures in 1918.

Question: Was he ever promoted during his time with Universal?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Irving Thalberg ever promoted during his time with Universal?