Word: conreid
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...announced that the opera manager, Mr. Conreid, had resigned because of ill health. A new manager was needed ? more than a manager, a giant, a prodigy. Metropolitan and deficit had become synonymous words. For years the organization had staggered along under heavy losses. Philanthropic patiences were said to be verging on exhaustion. With financial evils there were bickerings and disturbances. And when you have singers and musicians dissensions become wars and disputes pitched battles. Some subtle intelligence and masterful hand was needed to put the Metropolitan on its feet. The process normal to good business ? and the Directors...