Word: human
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...most fundamental human emotions are convincingly portrayed against the solid background of good Connecticut farm soil in "The Wedding Night." Gary Cooper, Anna Sten, Helen Vinson, and Tarka, a Chinese cook, all take full advantage of good parts...
...papers," said Alice trying to make conversation, "that the American Chemical Society now meeting in New York is talking of trips to Mars, indefinitely long human life, toothbrush-less days, and pills which give nourishment equal to a seven course dinner. Dear me, I wonder what the world is coming...
...green plants or gathering so much rubbish that ginning is impossible, seemed insuperable. International Harvester Co. is estimated (although it disclaims the figure) to have spent some $3,000,000 in cotton-picking research. Every year it sends experimental machines into the fields. But cotton is still plucked by human fingers...
Aside from the question of production "courage," Black Fury succeeds superbly in its real aim, which is to be exciting. Its producers say what there is to be said on both sides, particularly the miners' side, with clarity, completeness and adult human understanding. Its subject may make Black Fury one of the most talked of pictures of the year. Michael Curtiz' direction and Paul Muni's superb performance make it one of the most worth-while dramatically. Good shot: Joe Radek getting gaily...
...children (The Wonderful Adventures of Nils) but an international classic for grown-ups (The Ring of the Löwenskölds). She is one of those rare writers whose flavor is not spoiled by translation. And at 76 she remains a concentratedly salty, not a feebly sour human being...