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Jacob Ben-Ami plays the hero of this expedition into misery. He is a playwright who is supposedly a genius, but who for a great many reasons never gets anywhere. The only important reason seems to be that Lenormand is determined to make him, along with everyone else in the play, an absolute failure. Mr. Ben-Ami's performance wrings the last ounce of emotion out of the part. His acting is too often convulsive--there is no shortage of arm waving and posturing. It is only fair to record, however, that Mr. Ben-Ami got a batch of bravos...

Author: By Stephen O. Saxe, | Title: The Playgoer | 7/26/1951 | See Source »

Late last night, Lehrer led a group of fellow followers to the tree and draped greenery over its uplifted arms. When the monumental sculpture was erected, plans were made to polish it with Bon Ami each year at the vernal equinox...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Boys and Girls Gambol Around World Tree As Fertility Rites Usher in Vernal Equinox | 3/21/1951 | See Source »

...practical advice: "The piece would enjoy an annual polishing with Bon Ami cleanser, probably as a rite at the vernal equinox, and it will not resent being inhabited by one or two contemplative beings. Enjoy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Whatnot at Harvard | 2/12/1951 | See Source »

...piece would enjoy an annual polishing (with Bon Ami cleanser), probably as a rite at the vernal equinox," he mused, "and it will not resent being inhabited by one or two contemplative beings, Enjoy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'World-Tree' Graces Grad Center; Its Sculptor Advises: 'Enjoy It!' | 1/4/1951 | See Source »

...home, Ami, Ami go home...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GERMANY: As Long as She Sings | 8/14/1950 | See Source »

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