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But when Louis learns Philippe's real identity, he claps him into the Bastille, cruelly crowns him with an iron mask. According to the picture, d'Artagnan's musketeers soon had him out again, gave Louis the mask and Philippe his name, girl and crown. The picture...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures: Jul. 24, 1939 | 7/24/1939 | See Source »

In Rome no interpreters were necessary since II Duce speaks fluent English. Premier Mussolini rushed forward and pump-handled his guest vigorously, then accompanied him to the palatial Villa Madama. Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano warmly greeted Lord Halifax. There was nothing of the lavish display put on in Rome...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ITALY: Umbrella | 1/23/1939 | See Source »

Instead, those Britons who believe that Neville Chamberlain kept them out of war in September honored the Prime Minister with an unprecedented patter of hand-claps as he placed a poppy wreath at the base of the memorial.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: The Crown: Nov. 21, 1938 | 11/21/1938 | See Source »

Blum's family were rich silk merchants. In a youthful volume, Du Mariage, he urged the Government to recognize that "man is polygamous" and adapt French law more fully to this circumstance. After penning sentimental poems, then literary and artistic criticism, and becoming some-what preciously overeducated, Lé...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FRANCE: Abominable Triumph | 3/9/1936 | See Source »

To Farmer George Jones and his family in their homestead three miles out of Goodwin, the nightly passing of The Southerner was "a comfort," a thing to set watches by. That night, about 7:30 p. m. Farmer Jones and two other men heard the roar of the twin Cyclone...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport: Into Arkansas Loblolly | 1/27/1936 | See Source »

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