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Word: touche (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Modernization is turning the dreary classrooms into models of educational equipment: decorated in three different color schemes, yellow, green, and grey. As a final touch, the front wall of each room will be a shade darker than the side walls, a psychological device designed to keep the students' attention focused on the instructor...

Author: By Maxwell E. Foster, | Title: CIRCLING THE SQUARE | 9/30/1949 | See Source »

After more than a year of production, and more financial trials and tribulations than a cross-eyed auditor, Ivy Films next week will preview its shoestring celluloid fantasy, "A Touch of the Times...

Author: By Gene R. Kearney, | Title: Premiere, Memberships Drive Launch Ivy Films' 3rd Year | 9/28/1949 | See Source »

Although there is no running dialogue, "A Touch of the Times" does feature an original accompanying musical score. Composed by Nicholas Van Slyck, a former student, and played by a seven-man group recruited from the Boston Symphony, the music has been credited with "making" the movie. Recording sessions were completed just this past Monday night, and sound processing will be done later this week in Washington...

Author: By Gene R. Kearney, | Title: Premiere, Memberships Drive Launch Ivy Films' 3rd Year | 9/28/1949 | See Source »

...When "A Touch of the Times" returns with sound accompaniment next week, it will be readied for an October 14th preview at the University Theater. Life magazine has a photo feature ready for release next week, Colliers may come through with its article at almost any time, and already numerous movie and stage celebrities have promised to attend the premiere...

Author: By Gene R. Kearney, | Title: Premiere, Memberships Drive Launch Ivy Films' 3rd Year | 9/28/1949 | See Source »

...rates top billing. Entertaining and readable, it makes a small boy alive as he loses his cap and encounters a bronze idol. It captures the flavor of the West Side with earthy but unforced dialogue. Best of all, it tells a story which could easily happen, and with a touch of surprise which separates it from point-to-point narrative. The article is neatly packaged and easily unwrapped...

Author: By Parker Hayden, | Title: ON THE SHELF | 9/26/1949 | See Source »

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