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Word: playing (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...remarkably leisurely, tranquil play, with none of the rapid pace and high tension upon which many productions rely for their effect. Coming like an old-fashioned waltz in the midst of a jazz program, it takes a little while to become adjusted and for some may seem slow and dull. But for those who can make the transition, there is beauty and wisdom in store...

Author: By R. L. W., | Title: Cinema -:- THE CRIMSON PLAYGOER -:- Music | 11/14/1929 | See Source »

...used every year of his age to the fullest and still has as keen an interest in life and as live a brain as any of his three generations of descendants. With real finesse is the character drawn. The other members of the family who one meets as the play progresses all must yield in some point to its head. Don Evaristo is a bit crotchety, Dona Filomena is on bad terms with everybody; Dona Marciala is intolerant towards Gabriella, the erring sister of the family, when Papa Juan would ask her to his hundredth birthday party...

Author: By R. L. W., | Title: Cinema -:- THE CRIMSON PLAYGOER -:- Music | 11/14/1929 | See Source »

...enjoys delicacy of characterization and does not require rapid-fire action to make a play pleasing, "A Hundred Years Old" can be thoroughly recommended for a refreshing evening...

Author: By R. L. W., | Title: Cinema -:- THE CRIMSON PLAYGOER -:- Music | 11/14/1929 | See Source »

...coaches eleven attempted to get under way, but Horween's thrust at center was stopped and his pass to Casey on the next play failed. Kennard punted to Putnam, and the elusive Crimson halfback raced 90 yards for a touchdown. The regulars then put on a series of power plays in a 60-yard march to the final stripe, White going over. Shortly afterwards Wood, who had booted over the three points after-touchdowns, made a field goal from the 25-yard line. The other Team B players went in for the coaches at this coaches at this point...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COACHES FALL BEFORE ATTACK OF REGULARS | 11/14/1929 | See Source »

Second round matches in the University squash tournament were completed yesterday with but two exceptions, and play in the third round will begin today. From the records of players competing in this tournament the University squash team will be partly selected...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SQUASH TOURNAMENT NEARS SECOND ROUND COMPLETION | 11/14/1929 | See Source »

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