Word: gentlemanly
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...rise of Hitler. As Antal Erdelyi, the 85-year-old and decidedly eccentric protagonist, professional acting teacher Robert Owczarek puts on a marvelous performance that in the long run saves the show from triviality and boredom. Owczarek splendidly mimics the movements, speech pattern and inflection of an elderly European gentleman, getting the most out of lines that are sometimes overwritten...
...unison. Meanwhile, solo numbers like "He Reminds Her of Her Father" provide a somber contrast to all the antics. One beautifully staged moment occurs during an episode when one gent is musing over the reported infidelity of his wife. As the lights dim over wafting cigar fumes, another gentleman emerges from the wings to deliver a visceral rendition of "Vesti La Jupe" from Pagliacci. All of these tunes were written during the period 1894-1905, and the names of such luminaries as Victor Herbert and Davis Belasco appear in the credits...
...DESTINIES OF DARCY DANCER, GENTLEMAN...
...wait. The distinguished looking gentleman in the zebra suit had dropped his yellow hankie to the turf. The disputed ruling: a Harvard gridder had kicked the ball along intentionally. The result: 15 yards against the visitors and a new lease on life for the Pups...
...Satch is much different than the screaming, cursing, excited coach. He knows the game, is quiet and direct." Cowens says. "He calls the players, `Gentleman...