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Sirs: We were in that front-row seat when the curtain rose on "The March of Time" this p.m. We got a wonderful thrill out of your vivid portrayals. Welcome back on the air! MRS. MARY DICKINS...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Sep. 26, 1932 | 9/26/1932 | See Source »

...which was later thrice tried unsuccessfully (TIME, Feb. 2). Of 623 grand jury indictments for grand larceny sent to his office, only 32 were tried and convicted. From this ecord it appeared that instead of diligently executing his trust, Sachem Grain had merely been a placid front-row spectator at the Scandals of New York...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: STATES & CITIES: The Lady & The Tiger | 3/23/1931 | See Source »

...Senator James Couzens who sold out his share of Ford Motor Co. in 1915 for 30 million. Few are the Senators who slap him on the back or call him "Larry." Except when he is taking his autumn, winter or spring vacation, he can generally be found in his front-row aisle seat, his hands crossed on his stomach, a far-away look on his face. He wears grey expensive suits, $10 blended neckties. His hair is white, his waxed mustache grey. He gives the appearance of being exceedingly well cared for by valets, well fed by French chefs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Minneapolis Speakeasies | 3/17/1930 | See Source »

Senators, strolling in, took front-row seats. Senator Curtis went for a stroll in the Capitol grounds. His runner-up, Senator Robinson of Arkansas, dallied in the vacant Senate cloak room. Four tellers-California's Shortridge and Utah's King for the Senate; Alabama's Jeffers and Massachusetts' Gifford for the House-ranged themselves importantly before the rostrum. The boxes were unlocked. To Mr. Jeffers was handed the first envelope. He broke the red registry seal and announced...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Solemn Whoopee | 2/25/1929 | See Source »

...strained for novelty. There are no footlights. The stage comes graded down to a half moon of front-row tables. These are ostensibly sold to patrons at $11.00 a seat. Ginger ale is served. Off to the left where the boxes were sits a jazz band-not an orchestra. The chorus spends a good deal of time in the audience. Before the show begins and during the intermission, the audience dances on the stage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays: Jul. 20, 1925 | 7/20/1925 | See Source »

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