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Word: pegbottom (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...plot is to portray and satirize Princeton in the 1890's and 1990's. More time and attention are devoted to the earlier years, a happy choice. Most impressive factor in the opening scenes is the costuming. There is a vast and authentic array of pegbottom trousers, long-beaked caps, bulldog shoes. Second scene is laid in front of Reunion Hall, a considerably fresher looking edifice than the building by that name today. The boys break into a song: The Proctor likes Whiskey. Let's get him frisky-Maybe he will buy drinks for the crowd...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: Smiling Tiger | 12/29/1930 | See Source »

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