Word: lighting
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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MEMBERS OF THE LINDBERGH FAMILY WHO HAVE HITHERTO ESCAPED THE LIGHT OF PUBLICITY...
...sordid environment in the lives of a small group of human beings. It is distinguished, incidently, by the most terrifying murder one may find on any stage of the Rialto. The third hardest play to get tickets for is the Theatre Guild's production of "Caprice", a light and not too well written farce by the Hungarian Sil-Vara, made vastly entertaining by the direction of Philip Moeller and the fine playing of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. The Guild still sponsors that five hour marathon by O'Neill, "Strange Interlude", whose latest and far less successful play, "Dynamo" closes...
...should like to say a few words in defense of this choice. First, I believe that everyone will agree that since its beginnings, the theatre has had for its main object, that of providing entertainment, whether serious or light. The stage has developed much art, but its object has always been entertainment. There has arisen beside the old comedy and tragedy another form of entertainment known as the musical comedy which has invaded the modern stage to such an extent that it is considered by many to be an integral part of the drama. Is it not consistent with...
When Thomas and Light met later in the evening to decide the title, both were tired from their first fights. Thomas gave a fine display of headwork by clinching and tieing up light's dangerous right; but the latter broke free often enough to land telling blows, and in the third round overwhelmed Thomas with driving punches...
...pound class: Thomas defeated W. A. Robinson and Light defeated Hetterly on referee's decision; Light defeated Thomas on judges' decision...