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...American culture, in our great universities, or in our communications media. This is not surprising, since this philosophy's public image is one of book bannings, Scopes monkey trials and Anita Bryant crusades. If such lunacy is supposed to "save" America, you'll forgive my stifled laughter...
...performance establishing Emilia as a full-fledged rising star in the company. The accumulated venom flies fast and free during this encounter of the caustic kind, building up to a classic display of feminine fisticuffs. The scene is handled perfectly by Ross, as the two friends suddenly dissolve into laughter when they mutually realize the absurd spectacle they are making of themselves. The crisp repartee of Arthur Laurents' script is at its sharpest throughout the bitter exchanges of stored jealousy and rancor, and their final reconciliation ends the film on a suitably touching note...
...movies than just calculated gags. The Little Tramp, Chaplin's most famous character, was funny, but he won the hearts of world-wide audiences with his pathos and down-at-the-heels dignity. Chaplin had a rare sense of humanity that dominated his work, and though he sought laughter with a perfectionist's intensity, it is this sensitivity that is the most memorable thing about his legacy...
Charlie Chaplin was one of the most recognizable symbols of the twentieth century, a goal to which he certainly did not aspire and felt uncomfortable with. He did, however, try to make a lasting contribution to the world of comedy. The laughter and warmth that will always accompany his films bear witness to his greatness. A world that sorely needs to laugh will surely miss...
...Ismailia last week. First the Israeli Premier was flattered by being invited to witness a purely internal Egyptian matter-Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel taking the oath as Egypt's new Foreign Minister. Then Sadat led his guest to a tiny room for a private chat, and the hearty laughter of the Egyptian leader rang through the heavy doors. This cordiality, reports TIME Correspondent David Halevy, who talked with some of those present, characterized most of the summit sessions. Vignettes from Ismailia...