Word: director
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Court was informed that Herr Schwarz' occupation was that of a cinema director specializing in "Wild West" productions. He had been arraigned upon charges preferred by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals...
Witnesses testified that director Schwarz had recently been at work upon a sequence in which two horses were supposed to be stampeded over the edge of a cliff. Since the cliff selected had a 50-foot clear drop, the horses refused to leap, knowing they would be killed...
...pressing of a button caused the platform to collapse. Director Schwarz sent a cameraman to photograph the writhings of the horses, both of which suffered broken legs and ribs as a result of falling upon rocky ground. Several hours later an underling, repentant, stole back and mercifully shot the horses...
...There were tea for the grownups, amiable camels and ponies for the children to ride, and movies of the animals for everyone to see. But also there was sad news. Dr. William Temple Hornaday, for 30 years presiding genius and animal-man of the Bronx, announced his resignation as Director. He was 72 years old and wanted peace and quiet...
This means, it is understood, that nominations, hitherto in the hands of the captain or head coach, will be made by W. J. Bingham '16, the newly appointed Director of Athletics. It is assumed, though not specifically included in the vote, that the Athletic Director will confer with the Captain before making, his nominations...