Word: die
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Kuhn also said that the committee in charge of the pictures was fully satisfied with the reception that was accorded to "Barbarina, Die Tanzerin von Sanssouci." This film was run as an experiment and attendance exceded the expectations of the committee. 1275 members of the University and Radcliffe attended the four performances of the film. Only 1200 tickets were issued at the Museum. Previously to the showing of "Barbarina" the announcement was made that if the students showed sufficient interest there would be more films in the future. The committee now feels that it is justified in enlarging its membership...
...held by children that a lie does not count if you cross your fingers, or that if your nose itches you will have company, 'or kiss a fool. But Teachers College provides such grave analyses as this, concerning the theory that a snake's tail does not die until sundown: "This may seem true to an individual who is not a keen observer, and his observation may even support his belief. Many of the lower animals do not die instantly as a result of severe injuries. A snake's tail may remain alive for several hours after...
...first showing of the German film Barbarina, Die Tansarin von Ganssonei presented under the joint auspices of the Germanic Museum and the Department of German Languages and Literatures will take place today at 4.30 o'clock in Renaissance Hall of the Germania Museum. It will he shown again tonight at 8.15 o'clock and twice tomorrow. Tickets may be obtained by students of the University and Radcliffe on presentation of their bursar's cards...
...feature of the program is "Barbarina, Die Tanzerin von Sanssouci," starring Lil Dagover and Otto Gebuehr and is directed by Friedich Zelnik. Otto Gebuehr is well known in Germany for his character acting and Lil Dagover, who plays the part of Barbarina, has been offered a contract in Hollywood...
...Penny Opera (words & music by Bert Brecht & Kurt Weill; John Krimsky $ Gifford Cochran, producers). The pedigree of this tatterdemalion opera bouffe is long and diffuse. From the 200-year-old John Gay libretto, Messrs Brecht & Weill made a modern German adaptation. It became a cinema and an operetta called Die Dreigroschenoper. These played about the European capitals with marked success. Then Messrs Krimsky & Cochran anglicized the operetta, first naming their production The Beggar's Opera, then The Three-Pence Opera, then The 3-Penny Opera...