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Word: arliss (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...included in the picture." As a result, the Beethoven story seems to have been combined with the plot of a well-known melodrama, The Man Who Played God. Liberace could now express his musical talents as Beethoven, and satisfy his dramatic instincts in a part played by George Arliss. Even so, there were some "facets" left over. Liberace listed them: "Joy, sorrow, faith, love of family, love of children, and honesty." Obviously, a third theme was necessary; the story of a poor man's Paderewski who is nevertheless "an authentic genius" and gives pleasure to the millions...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures, Nov. 21, 1955 | 11/21/1955 | See Source »

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