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Word: decks (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Musical comedy is rapidly becoming the most popular form of stage production, and this is one of its most successful years, according to Louise Groody, petite star of "Hit the Deck...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Louise Groody, Star in "Hit the Deck," Emphasizes Trend of Drama to Musical Comedy--Sings to Crimson Reporter | 4/2/1928 | See Source »

Though out of politics and in cinema in 1923, Mr. Hays felt that he should help "clear the deck" for the impending Coolidge campaign by assisting the G. O. P. to pay off a $520,000 deficit remaining from the Hays-managed Harding campaign. He asked Sinclair to contribute. They agreed that $75,000 was all Sinclair should give. At the same time, until other contributions could be solicited, Sinclair volunteered $185,000 more, to help make the G. O. P. books seem balanced. The money was delivered in one bundle of Government bonds and the total...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CORRUPTION: Politic Oil | 3/12/1928 | See Source »

...position of Count Luckner's legs shows the result of much walking the quarter deck...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 250 UNION MEMBERS TO HEAR "SEA DEVIL" SPEAK | 3/6/1928 | See Source »

Satire and silk legs twinkle in: Funny Face, Hit the Deck, Show Boat, Good News, A Connecticut Yankee, Manhattan Mary...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: Best Plays in Manhattan: Feb. 27, 1928 | 2/27/1928 | See Source »

...ridicule and rhythm: A Connecticut Yankee, Funny Face, Hit the Deck, Manhattan Mary, Show Boat, Good News...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: Best Plays in Manhattan: Feb. 20, 1928 | 2/20/1928 | See Source »

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