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...MIRACLE?Showing with almost barbaric splendor how the woman paid even as far back as the medieval mystery play...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE THEATRE: New Plays: Jun. 16, 1924 | 6/16/1924 | See Source »

...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 »

...limned his plot against a background that rings true. Rasputin moves evilly through the picture, and Kerensky, Lenin, the dreaded Cheka are delineated with more than a modicum of truth. It is a colorful, kaleidescopic tale, ranging from scenes among the simple, suffering peasants to all the lavish splendor of the Imperial Court ?the whole shot through with the sharp truths of racial contrast and alien heritage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: New Books: Jun. 9, 1924 | 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 »

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