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Dramatics at Harvard in recent years have been often characterized by an ambitious tinge of the extravaganza. A purely creative side of the theatre has perhaps been overlooked as the undergraduates brought to Cambridge work from afar in which the emphasis was decidedly on the appeal and glitter of exotic...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STAGE WITHOUT PROPS | 3/22/1929 | See Source »

"Pet fancies" of the King-Emperor include, according to Tailor and Cutter: 1) "black and tan boots"; 2) "turn-back cuffs to overcoats"; 3) "double-breasted waistcoats." . . . "Yet there is no mark of overdressing or nibbling at exotic or freakish modes."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Royal Fashion v. Royal Style | 2/18/1929 | See Source »

Five years ago there was only sand and a few pines on this spot. But Mr. Bok caused a slender Gothic tower, of pink Georgia marble and tan Florida coquina stone, to be erected. Delicately balanced in the top is the largest carillon in the U. S.? At the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: U. S. Taj | 2/11/1929 | See Source »

The choice of the Dramatic Club for the last few years has fallen upon the colorful and exotic. Beyond the chance that this offers for rich presentation, it has led to sensationalism and the rewards which sensationalism brings. The desire to do things in a big way has brought professional...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CENSOR NONSENSE | 12/17/1928 | See Source »

The most recent development is the announcement that Miss Gloria Braggiotti has been secured to execute the exotic, primitive dance which climaxes the fiesta scene in the play. Miss Braggiotti performed several specialty dances in last year's Dramatic Club play "Hassan."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "FIESTA" TO OPEN ON DECEMBER 12 | 12/1/1928 | See Source »

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