Word: arens
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...does Vag write now? Well, frankly, Santa, things aren't so good. For the past several years, the presents haven't been coming through at all well. Father has become inclined to say bluntly: "Go to hell" when Vag makes his Yuletide suggestions. More and more, Vag is finding he has to play Santa himself and for himself. And the only word for this situation is stinko...
...Professional scholars" aren't worth their salt as long as they keep everything they learn to themselves. They need somebody to "put the stuff over...
...results aren't too amazing, for the simple reason that Barnet doesn't have the soloists to play Duke's stuff, and his fast Basic tunes fall apart because his rhythm section just isn't equal to the task...
Good gag: When Ninotchka asks, "Aren't you in love with our Five Year Plan?", cracks Melvyn Douglas: "I've been in love with that Five Year Plan for the last 15 years...
Neither does Geraldine Fitzgerald, who looks very pretty and comports herself acceptably as Maggie. Plus Miss Fitzgerald, the picture contains some very striking characterizations, as well as an excellent feeling for the period. These are the only features which aren't funny...