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Secondhand Scenery. This delightful picture may not have a Hollywood happyending. Last week the film colony had two big dolors:

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SHOW BUSINESS: Prosperity Row | 11/16/1942 | See Source »

For the second week in a row, the New England Repertory Players have chosen a potentially entertaining vehicle and then failed to give it the performance it deserves. Paul Osborn's "The Vinegar Tree" has all the characteristics of delightful farce: sparkling dialogue, timely action, and an appealing story. Except...

Author: By T. S. R., | Title: PLAYGOER | 10/29/1942 | See Source »

Aside from their anonymity, the U.S. troops in the Fijis were getting along very well. The British, led by a popular new Governor, had been extremely hospitable. The climate (average 77°) is delightful. The Fiji native, one of the world's finest indolent characters, is happy, hospitable, courteous...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World Battlefronts: Yanks in the Cannibal Isles | 10/26/1942 | See Source »

Remarkably professional for a college production, this latest Wellesley effort dusts off the musty characters and recreates them with delightful freshness that does much to bridge the gap of time.

Author: By J. G. N., | Title: PLAYGOER | 10/17/1942 | See Source »

At the Missimo's tea party, Willkie rose to blandishing heights: "I accept as the quintessence of all the compliments I have ever received that I have been complimented by such a delightful lady. In 1940 I made 625 campaign speeches and attempted to answer the master charmer of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CHINA: Foreign News, Oct. 12, 1942 | 10/12/1942 | See Source »

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