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Sanders Theatre's usual grim atmosphere gave way last night almost enough to permit James Otis to hop off his pedestal and take a seat in the parquet. A rousing, unselfconscious performance by the celebrated Harvard University Band; several ad lib remarks delivered from the podium by director Malcolm Holmes including his introduction of "Wintergreen" as a "New England folk song dating from the seventeenth century"; and an extremely responsive audience who howled with appreciation after each number in true Soldiers Field tradition were responsible for the transformation...
Reversing the usual formula and coming to Boston after a winnowing road trip, "Anna Lucasta" is a relief from the glut of ubiquitous tryouts that usually dominate the Boylston boards. After long acquaintance, the cast has mastered its vehicle sufficiently to give a performance that is fluid throughout, practiced, but not off-hand. The difficult problem of presenting a prostitute with sympathy rather than derision is artistically accomplished and the mother's benevolent attitude toward her wayward daughter is made understandable, not ridiculous. The clash of wills between the unrelenting, religious father and his family is demonstrated so convincingly...
Softball championships have been decided in the past through a round-robin system, making use of three available fields. Hardball facilities, now limited to one field, may necessitate a straight elimination playoff. At present it appears that the usual round robin tourney will be possible only if the Freshman diamond is also available part of the time...
Also on the program is a very cogent and provocative "March of Time." Entitled "The Teacher's Crisis," it molds the usual facts, figures, speeches, and dramatic incidents into an unusually good documentary, portraying with unique clarity the malignant growth of trends such as the exodus of underpaid teachers from the profession and the slackening of registration in teachers' colleges. President Conant winds up the "March of Time" with a short speech, and is followed by Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse, and Pete Smith, and at least one other comical feature. This procession of humor is overpowering: all but ardent...
...instance, no prophetic publisher, music teacher, wife, mother, or Monty Wooley to rasp "millions will thrill to your voice some day, Al." Instead, the gradual development of a star personality is shown, with little sentimental emphasis on either the ups or the downs. Again, although there is the usual trumped up battle between the hero's music and his wife, it is less ferocious and more human than in the Gershwin and Porter epics, and ends on a breakup instead of in a clinch. Best of all is the tasteful portrayal of Jolson's mother and cantor father...