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Word: splendor (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...power to govern along new lines and to strive to make the Italian Chamber a model of Parliamentary institutions. Revolutions often obtain results different from those they at first intended. It is, therefore, possible that Fascismo, which began in opposition to Parliament, may lead to a new period of splendor of Parliament...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: The Chamber | 6/9/1924 | See Source »

...splendor of a thought flame on that brow...

Author: By Le BARON Russell briggs, | Title: CRIMSON BOOKSHELF | 5/23/1924 | See Source »

...Moon, in its majesty, rises above the horizon, sailing ever upward in its splendor. A cloud passes over its surface, momentarily dimming its brilliance. It emerges, and the Lady of the Moon is heard making love to the Man in the Moon. He becomes irritated by her persistent wooing, and bursts forth in anger. An argument ensues, and the teasing voice of the Lady is heard with an occasional growl from the Man. Hysterical laughter, then reconciliation and all is again serene, as the splendor of the Moon shines forth in its calm majesty. The Lady in the Moon again...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: All-American | 3/24/1924 | See Source »

...scenes. The producer and cast, 'tis true, had a pretty flimsy foundation to build upon. Much of the humour was stale and slapstick, and in not a few cases meager ideas succeeded only through the brilliance in their execution. Yet at other times this was all forgotten in the splendor of some tableau or the diversion of one of the more successful comedy scenes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CRIMSON REVIEWS | 2/15/1924 | See Source »

...Miracle. The rays of collective genius, gathered from many lands by Morris Gest and focused to a burning point of matchless beauty, have burst at last into full flame. The light of The Miracle must henceforth be the sovereign beacon for theatrical spectacle. It has bewildering splendor, apparently limitless magnificence. More important than all, it has a narrative intensity that makes it a memorable emotional experience...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays: Jan. 28, 1924 | 1/28/1924 | See Source »

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