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...Circus Maximus, where early Christians were fed to hungry lions. Those who hunger for revenge can get it outside the arena at a refreshment stand that sells lionburgers; leftover anger can be worked off at the David and Goliath Slingshot Galleries. But, say the promoters, "above all else, Bible Storyland will be a happy place." One of the gayer rides will take paid customers to heaven -in a gold litter drawn by a team of cherubs. From the air, the "Shrine of Faith Plaza," Ur and the caravan route will be laid out to "form the cross of Jesus Christ...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SPECTACLES: Bible Disneyland | 2/1/1960 | See Source »

...picture about racial bigotry is bound to be released amid the discouraging year of a press agent's sixteen gun salute. But, mirabile dietu, "Crossfire" presents prejudicial problems frankly and smoothly, even though one or two seenes keep the audience aware of the picture's birth in stereotyped storyland...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Moviegoer | 10/2/1947 | See Source »

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