Word: ruthven
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...complicated plot revolves around those old comic motifs, dissipation, insanity and betrayal. There are also ghosts. In the central role of Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, who disguises himself as a simple farmer to escape the curse on his family, tenor Jan Ewing gave an inspired performance. It may be that his humor lies a good deal in the direction of mugging, but it is muggery of a very high order indeed. As Dick Dauntless, his nautical foster brother, Peter Larson overcame a vague singing voice by the force of his agile personality. His first act hornpipe was a show stopper...