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Word: vanbrugh (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...about it was write a sad little satire about a young man who, on seeing a sign reading "Shop of Romance-ment," joyfully became an apprentice -only to find that the sign really read "Shop of Roman Cement." He loved the theater - but when he met beautiful Actress Irene Vanbrugh he could think of nothing to talk about but the Thirty-nine Articles of the Church of England. Of dazzling Actress Ellen Terry he made what was probably the most passionate declaration of his life: "I can imagine no more delightful occupation" he said, "than brushing Ellen Terry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Great Eccentric | 4/2/1945 | See Source »

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