Word: grosse
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...given innumerable proofs, can justify such methods. "You always refer with the curled lip of assumed superiority to the Hirst [sic] press, edited as it is by Mr. Brisbane, one of the most brilliant publicists in the world. I challenge you to produce from the Hirst newspapers such a gross example of journalistic dishonesty as I have now exposed." Editor Dawson's retorts: 1) He printed the Lloyd George letter as received with the misspelling "Hirst"; 2) He commented: "Mr. Lloyd George cannot be allowed these extravagances, even if Saturday was his [68th] birthday...
...well, he inquires: "What's the matter, has Hoover resigned?" Assisting him in his antics is Lyda Roberti, a thin, blonde girl with a pronounced mid-European accent, carefully billed as the daughter of a famed Polish clown. Giddy, giggling Miss Roberti amiably submits to a great deal of gross mistreatment, puts one song ("Sweet & Hot") over after several other people in the cast have failed, generally helps the fun along...
...Gross sales...
...articles in his office at No. 200 Madison Ave. from press clippings and other data compiled by researchers. He dictates his "stuff" rapidly, cigar in mouth, as he paces the floor. Variety reported that Mr. Smith is guaranteed $500 per week against a 60-40 split of the gross income of the feature, with a present assurance of $1,050 per week on the basis of the present list of customers. But at both McNaught syndicate and Mr. Smith's office it was stated that no such information had ever been given...
...Gross lift of the ZRS-4 with helium: 402,000 lb. With hydrogen: 442,000 lb. With 90-10 mixture...