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...there was an incongruous detail never reported from any other death camp: nurseries for the children of women prisoners. On the nursery walls were pictures from Little Red Riding Hood and Babes in the Woods...
Strongest in Westphalia, the Feme of 700 years ago had a Robin Hood flavor. But by 1500, the Feme had become a synonym for persecution. Membership had grown above 100,000 and many used the protection of the Feme for their own ends. But such was its terror that less than 100 years ago scrolls sealed by the Feme could still be found in German archives. On the seals was written: "None may read unless he be a juror of the Feme"-and none had read...
...production is a cross between a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." The chorus of tinkers resembles the famous Disney creation, while Sir Guy, who usurps Robin Hood's rightful inheritance, and the eagle-eyed Sheriff of Nottingham are taken straight from Gilbert and Sullivan. The combination is effective and entertaining...
...Robin Hood is played with vigor and gallantry by Robert Field, but George Lipton steals the show with his brilliant comedy portrayal of the Sheriff...
...main flaw in the production occurs in the opening scene when milkmaids, villagers, peers, and archers stumble around the crowded stage without rhyme nor reason. However, as soon as the action shifts to Sherwood Forest, "Robin Hood" develops into a delightful blending of songs and smiles...