Word: humorously
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Coolidge's associates remember him as a man of great physical energy, unselfishness, and a distinctive sense of humor. His lectures were "popular, vigorous, and never dull," says a former student. He was a man with "a fast, springy walk, a vigorous swing in his left arm, a romping puppy at his heels," commented a CRIMSON editorial when he retired...
Schlesinger paused momentarily during his lecture, and said "I am not completely devoid of humor, but I don't think it was funny...
...extravagance that accompanies thoughtless sinning and specious repentance provides the film's humor while a pack of servants contribute the low comedy necessary for most pieces of specific sophistication. As high seduction reigns in the drawing room, the boot-black corners the chambermaid in the kitchen in mocking counter point...
...like even Harvard's idea of a Harvard president. A spare, soft-spoken man, frugal in word and gesture, he presents a front that nothing seems to ruffle, a calm sort of dignity that only now and then unbends for the friendly smile or the quiet flash of humor. Yet his face is scarcely lined, his hair has only a few flecks of grey, and his springy step is more like that of a sophomore late for class than that of a man in charge of nine separate faculties, more than 3,000 teachers and scholars...
...Lottic Gibson in By the Beautiful Sea, she offers the wonderful voice of her radio days, the same man hungry wistfulness, and a coarse good-humor. But a decade of plays like "Come Back, Little Sheba" and "Time of the Cuckoo" have toned down her performance, and a dimension of easy dignity takes her out of the realm of caricature. But when given half a chance Miss Booth is still very funny...