Word: davises
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Leslie Howard appears as an attractive and egotistical matinee idol. One may suspect that Mr. Howard was considerably amused by his role, which obviously is a burlesque of himself. He handles this difficult assignment with discretion, plays around good-naturedly with Shakespeare, and slyly recalls his own ill-fated venture...
The crux of the story is Mr. Howard's attempt to reform himself and tread the primrose path with Miss Davis. He starts his reformation by walking out on her their wedding night. His idea is to show his new strength of character by purposely disillusioning the romantically inclined Miss...
Finally, in desparation, he slips into her room by way of the window, locks all the doors, and attempts to scare the sweet young thing. However, Miss De Havilland is not as innocent as she appears, and indeed, finds herself quite pleased at the prospect. Mr. Howard finally gives up...
Those on the student counsel last night were: for the Marshall Club, William Grant and James S. Kemper, Jr.; and for the Powell Club, Thomas J. Davis, Jr., and William S. Fay.
Thursday night the counsel will be, for the Marshall Club, William Grant and James S. Kemper, Jr.; and for the Powell Club, Thomas J. Davis, Jr. and William L. Fay.