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...Trouble in Swanson's Alley," written by a student at Rindge Technical High School, depicted the moral dilemma of two gangs, who were committed to fighting each other but weary of battle. "What I was trying to show," author Frank "Junior" Dempsey told a reviewer, "is how teen-agers are fixing their own problems up. You see, a lot of people would think that Pete--he's the one who squeals to the other gang to stop the rumble--well, a lot of people would think he's a fink. But he's only trying to help them...
...instance, students resented it when Aaron claimed credit for directing the Cambridge Teen-Age Theatre production of Trouble in Swanson's Alley. They say he had little to do with the production, until it was publicized...
...Arthur Miller left his mark on ex-Wife Marilyn Monroe," he reported. "Her favorite dish is lox and eggs." "Dagmar has shed so much avoir-dupoison, one of her best quips is now useless: Don't fight over me. fellers. There's enough for everybody.' " "Gloria Swanson brings her own rice when she dines at La Fonda del Sol." "Ailing or well, she is always Elizabeaut Taylor...
...extraordinary thing about Swanson's Alley is how well it shows the spirit and life of those who play in it: the cast's dancing and singing (all rock and roll) in the green room after the performance seemed a perfectly natural epilogue to the ebullience and vigor displayed on stage...
Whatever the controversy over particulars, all are unanimous in their desire to produce another play. Since the advantage of their producing on a Harvard stage is mutual--only the most supercilious Harvard man would not have enjoyed Swanson's Alley--I put in my plug now for making this production a precedent for many more such cultural exchanges...