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Word: seem (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Long ago producers on the stage realized the value of college men and it is not surprising that the moving picture directors are now turning to the colleges for material. Although it seems to be comparatively easy for the "movies" to recruit its actresses, the men do not seem to flock to Hollywood in such great numbers. This present nation-wide campaign is an excellent step, and, in addition to any men they may find, they are sure of a great deal of very good advertising. They have proved the value of an education for movie actresses in their school...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Harvard Expression of Impervious Indifference Is Meet for Hollywood--Williams Favors College Canvass | 4/27/1927 | See Source »

Queen Mary did not seem embarrassed or say, "Shh!" Her face lighted, she nodded, and with a royal finger discreetly indicated to Sir James a door. He should go through, and turn thus and thus. Then he would find Nurse Knight and should tell her by the Queen-Empress' command to show him the Sleeping Princess...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Sleeping Princess | 4/25/1927 | See Source »

...Brewster's story, "The Chimney", featured on the cover, demands more attention than its slightness would seem to warrant. Although the writer has managed to introduce, in three pages, a leering wink, beef-stew, fornication, apple-pie, a bastard child, a curly maple bed, a drunken farmer, and twins, the result hardly justifies the material. It is only fair to add, however, that one of the twins died. In "Hero-Worship", Mr. Coolidge loosely strings together four anecdotes, told in a straightforward manner that redeems them from what might become fatuity in less steady hands. This is followed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FORMER PEGASUS FINDS FAMILIAR PATHS WIND ABOUT NEW ADVOCATE | 4/25/1927 | See Source »

...noteworthy attraction is somewhat overshadowed by other social activities, and the program is composed entirely of old glees and popular songs which are fitted for such an occasion. Since this does not provide an opportunity for a presentation of the best work of both clubs, would if not seem advisable to hold a joint concert in the winter or spring in which both clubs might take part in the note elaborate programs which they are capable of offering and which real music lovers would delight to here? Would this not be a more truly representative and worth-while type...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PRESS | 4/25/1927 | See Source »

...know that 'Gentlemen prefer blondes,' but some men do not seem to realize the fact that 'blondes prefer gentlemen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Libel | 4/18/1927 | See Source »

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