Word: murrays
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Small War on Murray Hill was the late Robert Sherwood's last play and very likely his mildest one. Telling how British General Sir William Howe (Leo Genn), not too happy about the issues of the American Revolution, dangerously dawdled while occupying New York to enjoy the charms of a patriotic Mrs. Murray (Jan Sterling), the play brings Minerva into the old conflict of Venus v. Mars. Smacking much less of the bedroom than the drawing-room, Small War perhaps smacks most of all of the library. In his use of various characters, Sherwood turned vaguely speculative...
Behind Small War on Murray Hill lies the faint shadow of a great war all over the world that had colored Sherwood's thinking and that gives his play, at moments, a certain pensive grace. But it has given it neither dramatic fiber nor intellectual focus. Offering well-turned prose rather than vivacious dialogue, Small War is too reflective for light comedy, yet it is not nearly stimulating enough for a comedy of ideas...
...Bill Murray, Stanley, Sigo Falk, and Lind started the evening off for the varsity with a clear-cut victory over the Cadets in the 400-yard medley relay...
Other Cadet strength lies in the backstroke and in a potent medley relay team. The backstroke, recently a weak spot for the Crimson, may show renewed strength, since Bill Murray and John Trainer continue to improve...
Against the Cadet medley relay combination, varsity coach Hal Ulen will probably send Murray, Sigo Falk, Bill Hoadley, and Jon Lind. This team was successful against M.I.T., but should have some trouble at the Point...