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Word: lane (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Sculptor Fingesten gets a small monthly check from a patroness, Mrs. Joseph Wasserman, millionaire rugman's widow. For studio he uses a leaky shed in Oak Lane, lent him by Temple University. On rainy days he moves to a cellar. He has taught his Irish landlady how to make bouillabaisse, goulash, spaghetti sauces. "Already I am seven days behind in my rent," says breezy Peter Fingesten, "but she treat me like a mother; when I am sick she cure me - everything. Now she even wants to study painting from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: Fortunate Fingesten | 3/4/1940 | See Source »

Kean was probably one of the greatest tragedians in history, and was undoubtedly one of the most popular. He usually played in London at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, although he made several visits to Philadelphia. New York, and Boston...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Theatre Collection in Widener Shows Exhibit On Famous Tragedian | 3/2/1940 | See Source »

...result of the debating trials held last Tuesday evening in the Lowell House Common Room, two sophomores and four juniors have been elected to the University Debating Council. John Fisher '41, Richard M. Haber '41, Richard S. Lane '41, Leon S. Lipson '41, William Murphy '42 and John E. Tully '42 were chosen...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Debating Council | 2/23/1940 | See Source »

...other rats, Wayne Morris and Ronald Reagan, continue their campaign to capture Priscilla Lane and Jane Wyman. Though they don't quite succeed, they enjoy themselves thoroughly. In fact everybody has a fine time except the Mongoose, a snaky rat who gets pushed around because his technique is bad. The threat of a sequel to the sequel, presumably called "Brother Rat and Two Babies," looms unpleasantly as the "plot" (replete with faked telegrams, wrecked Rolls Royces, and Stradivarii) reaches its involved conclusion...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Moviegoer | 2/23/1940 | See Source »

...semisavage comrades, but he turns coward under fire. Reclaimed by a well-placed shot and the ministrations of Father Duffy (Pat O'Brien), Jerry dies in battle. But this time valor is its only reward. There is not a girl in The Fighting 69th, luscious Priscilla Lane having been withdrawn at zero hour from the stag cast by what seems a prudent studio decision...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures: Feb. 12, 1940 | 2/12/1940 | See Source »

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