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Word: janet (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...received a letter of advice from V. I. Nemirovitch-Dantchenko, co-director of the Moscow Art Theatre. Excerpts: ". . . The Americans do not like artificiality, even though it may be beautiful. Sincerity in feelings comes foremost. Look at their charming cinema actresses - Lillian Gish (my favorite) ; Greta Garbo, the charming Janet Gaynor. Any overacting is quite out of the question! ... Do not be in a hurry to get rich. Do not be influenced by those who ring in your ears promises of hundreds of thousands. Be kind. Americans do not like evil and capricious people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: Revivals | 1/20/1930 | See Source »

...Department. In 1915 he opened the first Fox studio in Hollywood. _ It was Mr. Sheehan who boomed Fox Films from a production standpoint, his first great success being What Price Glory? Other Fox-Sheehan successes included Seventh Heaven, Four Sons, Street Angel. Among cinemactors discovered by Mr. Sheehan are Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Victor McLaglen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Fox's Fix | 1/13/1930 | See Source »

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