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Word: torchiana (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1930
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...original play which was largely a collection of swift, thoroughgoing character sketches. The action takes place in a waterfront saloon, the son (Alexander Kirkland) of whose ponderous proprietor (Dudley Digges) is sea-struck. He must choose between going to the South Seas and remaining with his sweetheart (Frances Torchiana), both families being longtime friends. Throughout this tale of youthful self-sacrifice are interpolated visitors to the estaminet: a pompous ferryboat commander who is touchy on the subject of his wife's fidelity; the roguish, lovable saloonkeeper; able Guy Kibbee (late mortuary supply salesman of Torch Song...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: New Plays in Manhattan: Dec. 1, 1930 | 12/1/1930 | See Source »

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