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Bonnie Prince Charlie--A lot of colorful Highlands scenery and clattering swordplay starring David Niven supported by half of Scotland, at the Kenmore...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WEEKEND EVENTS | 1/26/1952 | See Source »

...nosed reindeer with, deep down in him, a bit of the wolf. British Actor Alan (The Winslow Boy) Webb plays the part so delightfully that he is even able to raise some hopes for the play. But the play grows increasingly harried and hack. And though David Niven does a nice job as the lover, Ratoff brings hobnail direction to scenes that need dancing pumps. Actress Swanson, in an all-things-to-both-men role, is of no help whatever to either...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: New Play in Manhattan, Dec. 17, 1951 | 12/17/1951 | See Source »

...escorted, the wander- college man has a pick of plays. Topping the list is of No Return" with Fonda at the Colonial on Street. Gloria Swan looks old and acts young with Niven in "Nina" at the on Tremont Street. Say Never" and "To a Son" are two mildly funny comedies starring nobody in particular at the Plymouth and Wilbur respectively, both on Tremont Street...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOSTON BOUNTIFUL IN SHOWS, SPOTS | 11/10/1951 | See Source »

Nina survives Gloria Swanson's over-acting to offer an evening of French fun. David Niven and Alan Webb are around, too. The Shubert...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WEEKEND EVENTS | 11/10/1951 | See Source »

Webb, remembered as the father in "The Winslow Boy," is a surefire comedian. At first the indignant husband, he is soon impressed by the glamorous life of Niven, and in a show-stopping soliloquy, makes the third act by extolling the duties of the carefree bachelor. He is magnificent...

Author: By Herbert S. Meyers, | Title: The Playgoer | 11/7/1951 | See Source »

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