Word: plotless
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...shades of Shakespeare and Dumas may rattle in their shrouds, or whatever it is that shades do, for the plotless young author now has themes about which to spin his tales. But to be a real best seller Venus must now pursue her young Adonis through the gashouse district of New York ringing police boxes, while in order to feature in the brilliant pages of "Worthwhile Stories", the modern D'Artagan must, before starting out to crown cardinals, drop a note on the sergeant's desk, 8th Precinct, City of Boston...
...Showers", which opened at the Wilbur this week, is just one more of those plotless musical comedies which lay their hopes on their comedian and their dancing. This one, however, is brought out of mediocrity by Harry Delf, who tries to be funny--and succeeds. Just when the patient playgoer has begun to become bored, Harry Delf comes on the stage and laughter is restored once more. Slapstick and vaudeville humor it is, for the most part, but done in a very appealing...
...Mamma's Affair," the 47 Workshop prize play at the Fulton is a delightfully refreshing change from the monotony of the usual run of plotless and pointless comedies. It is a clever farce, well-acted and well staged, dealing with a young physician's unique treatment of difficult "Mamma," who is always worrying about her health...