Word: sovey
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...whether the fault is Anouilh's or Fry's; perhaps, since the play is a London success, the "fault" is merely the difference of taste on this side of the Atlantic. Gilbert Miller has provided an uncommonly beautiful production. Georges Wakevitch's garden setting is handsome; Raymond Sovey's lighting makes it respond fully to the action. Raoul Dufy has contributed six "mood" curtains, and Francis Poulene has contemplated the play with background music. The shortcomings of the comedy are not the result of economizing. Although "Ring Round the Moon" is not as perfect a bit of entertainment...
...Candle" becomes self-conscious after the initial novelty wears off. The first two acts are amusing, partly because of the fine acting of Harrison and Miss Palmer, who twirls a cloak with a professional eclat. Jean Adair, Scott McKay, and Larry Gates give excellent supporting performances, and Raymond Sovey's set is atmospheric and handsome. With some careful pruning and revision, "Bell, Book, and Candle" has a good chance to make the grade on Broadway...