Word: monchensey
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Dates: during 1940-1940
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...allows of a broader choice and increased opportunity to present works not seen on the conventional and commercialized stage. "The Family Reunion" is a resolution in modern form of the pagan, classical theme of the curse of the Eumenides through the Christian ideas of expiation and purgation. Harry, Lord Monchensey, is fated to bear the curse placed upon his family for the sins of his ancestors. His flight from the three Eumenides who represent the curse leads him at last to the family reunion arranged by his mother at the Monchensey estate. He is bewildered, baffled by his own lack...
...heavy dark drapes of stiff Victorian furniture and antique silver, which adds much to the impressive atmosphere of the production. Talent and hard work alike show in the efforts of the entire cast. Particularly outstanding are Florence Brown in her aristocratic and foreboding characterization of the Dowager Lady Monchensey; and William Manson in his own convincing interpretation of the conscience-tortured Lord Monchensey. Priscilla Freeman plays a somber and other-wordly figure as Aunt Agatha that will send chills down your spine...
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