Word: well-chosen
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Producer de Rochemont, who made the first MARCH OF TIME (1934) and produced that series for almost a decade, uses his know-how as a documentary-maker to put realistic punch into his entertainment. Rue Madeleine begins with well-chosen scraps of newsreel, a commentator's voice, recognizable glimpses of actual Washington streets and buildings. By the time they are introduced, the actors (James Cagney, Annabella, Richard Conte. Frank Latimore) have already half won their make-believe battle. Concentrating on the fascinating business of learning how to be a spy, the movie wisely ignores phony romantic trimmings...
...congratulate you; it was a well-chosen word, aptly used. For my back bristles, a rubbing with ashes on a cornshuck...
...attended, the Pre-commissioning Banquet was, in the vernacular, a howling success. Several promising dramatic artists were discovered in the audience (either under the influence of the famed Currie School or other influences of the moment), and many of the faculty members surprised all with their well-chosen but informal bits of advice...
...Home Front Czar Jimmy Byrnes who wrapped up all the hastily formed plans into one glittery package, and in some 6,000 politically well-chosen words, revealed the whole Administration plan for V-E day. Jimmy Byrnes announced that when those happy days were here, there would be something for everybody...
...exceptionally well-chosen omnibus of short spine-tinglers, with an urbane and knowledgeable introductory essay...