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Cardinal Richelieu founded the French academy of 40 "Immortals." Benito Mussolini went Richelieu 25 better by found-ng the Italian academy of 65 "Immortals." That Mussolini's "Immortals" have turned out to be a luckless lot was sardonic news that leaked past Fascismo's censor last week...
Another program of like nature may also be used, taking for subject an outstanding national figure not represented by any considerable body of extant writings--such as Socrates, Richelieu, or Bismarck. A group like the Scipionic circle in Rome or the Medici family might be chosen. Range of acquaintance with literature and understanding of its geographic and social background would be promoted...
...them. He was leading man for Mme. Modjeska (see p. 44), once supported Edwin Booth. His daughter, Cornelia Otis Skinner, is a famed monologist. One of Actor Skinner's chief rivals in the impersonation of old men is his friend George Arliss (see p. 69). Famed Skinner roles: Richelieu, The Harvester, The Honor of the Family, Kismet...