Word: clanton
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...meet this impossibly romantic classic half way, may have to go a bit further this time. Their surest reward will be a fine performance by Actor Ferrer, who gets uniformly good support from Mala Powers, a pretty Roxane. William Prince does well as the tongue-tied Christian, and Ralph Clanton as the haughty Comte de Guiche. Ferrer gives his role its full measure of lovelorn fervor, comic flair and wry pathos. Wearing the white plume with grand-mannered dash and strut, he also displays the kind of swordsmanship that ought to charm the popcorn set into listening to the poetry...
...play moves slowly at first, as the authors establish the situation and character relationships. After the first act, it picks up a good deal of speed and dramatic power. The same is true of the acting. Ralph Clanton is convincing, often frighteningly so, as the Earl, a man of almost demoniac evil. Martha Scott and Charlton Heston give rounded, creditable performances as Margaret and John Clitherow. Miss Scott's portrayal of the heroine is not inspiring, but she does an extremely competent job in a part that calls for straightforward acting...