Word: plays
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...night the Expo becomes a wonderland. The exhibit pavilions close; the lights go on. Little points of light flicker in the spheres of the Atomium. White illuminated stars line the upper avenues and the fountains play in many colors...
...somewhat) serious comedy, Patate's ailments are more complicated. That closely plotted plot deals with two men whose relationship bears many points of resemblance to that subsisting between Gladstone Gander and Donald Duck. Donald is the hero of the play the "patate" (helpfully defined in the program as "schmoe; patsy; fall guy.") It turns out, however, that his primary concern for several decades has been to nourish vengeful, bitter (and, admittedly, not unjustified) hatreds against his rich "friend," meanwhile nourishing himself by borrowing the friend's money. The patate is presented as a sweet guy, but in spite...
...France. I will leave the ramifications of this statement to any sociologist who may be interested, only recommending that he research Patate because its whole ambience is so unmistakably French. This particular production, however, will offer them little help, largely because Tom Ewell of Owens-boro, Kentucky, is playing the patate. Mr. Ewell, as usual, makes funny faces that are both expressive and unstrained. He handles the role well enough otherwise, but his comic talents do not get much play. Lee Bowman acts Gladstone, and Haila Stoddard (substituting for Nancy Wickwire) and Murial Williams play various wives. All are competent...
Offensive Play Good...
...varsity's offensive play was perhaps the most encouraging part of the game. The forwards worked very well together and while at times their passing left something to be desired, they continually pressed the attack and kept the Tufts defense in a state of turmoil. Tuckerman's first goal was scored on a fine angle shot and the second on a penalty kick that hit the crossbar and bounded in. He also assisted Himmelhoch on both of his goals...