Manuel Montt
Manuel Montt , 1809-80, president of Chile (1851-61). From a poverty-stricken childhood he rose to become one of Chile's most notable jurists. He held many prominent academic and governmental posts, distinguishing himself as minister of education. As president, Montt consolidated the great task of progressive reform pioneered by Diego Portales. He especially emphasized educational and scientific advancement, improved relations with Chile's neighbors, and brought prosperity.
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Alfred Drake keeps a song in his heart through hits, flops
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 6/14/1990; ; 598 words
; NEW YORK The first time Alfred Drake heard "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning...but right about his confidence in Drake, the man he and Oscar Hammerstein...Broadway in March, 1943, established Drake as one of the American musical theater...
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Alfred Drake, 78, Dies; Tony-Winning Actor
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 7/27/1992; 700+ words
; Alfred Drake, 78, an actor and singer who starred in...in which he sang "So in Love." Mr. Drake won a Tony in 1954 for his performance as...the second in 1953 for "Kismet." Mr. Drake also appeared in such 1950s television drama...
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Alfred Drake, 78, Dies; Starred In 1st Production of `Oklahoma'
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 7/26/1992; 460 words
; NEW YORK Alfred Drake, who starred in the original Broadway...Kismet," died Saturday. He was 78. Mr. Drake had suffered heart trouble and other ailments...He is survived by his wife, E. Harvey Drake, two daughters and two granddaughters...
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 "The Economist (US)")
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Sir Alfred Ramsey.(soccer manager)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 5/8/1999; 700+ words
; Alfred Ernest Ramsey, pride of English...Ramsey, soon to be made Sir Alfred by an enthusiastic, and rather...government. Not since Francis Drake, the smiter of the Spaniards...four goals to two. Was Sir Alfred, though, England's ``greatest...
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Broadway's boys
Magazine article from: Opera News; 8/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...old-timers such as Alfred Drake and Richard Kiley...the current crop When Alfred Drake strode onstage...Broadway was the norm, Drake was able to fill the...theatrical monsters of Drakes caliber? Is the true...never have existed had Alfred Drake not created the ...
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 "Weekend Edition - Saturday (NPR)")
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Interview: Ben Brantley discusses various Broadway shows
Transcript from: Weekend Edition - Saturday (NPR); 11/10/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...called Oklahoma opened, the curtains did not part. Alfred Drake simply walked out onto the stage holding a lariat and...couldn't capture. (Soundbite of Oklahoma ) Mr. ALFRED DRAKE: (Singing) There's a bright golden haze on the...
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Thanks for the memoirs, Anna
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 9/21/2000; ; 565 words
; ...proved more difficult - Noel Coward, Rex Harrison and Alfred Drake were all offered the part, but they all turned it down...taken on the role of Anna, the King has been played by Alfred Drake and Rudolf Nureyev among others. Productions in the...
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 "The Record (Bergen County, NJ)")
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BRITISH DIRECTOR STAYS TRUE TO `KATE'
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 9/19/1999; ; 686 words
; ...and Mazzie recently saw a tape of the original leads, Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison, in a production of the show that...was just curious to see it; I had heard so much about Alfred Drake," he said, adding that the performance gave him a...
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Obituary: Richard Kiley
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 3/11/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...Caliph in the musical Kismet (1953), which starred Alfred Drake, who had been Broadway's leading male musical star...operatic music. I had never sung on stage before. Alfred Drake was marvellous to me, although I understand that he...
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ASK THE GLOBE
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 5/23/1996; 359 words
; ...I Have Dreamed." Then in 1953 she co-starred with Alfred Drake in "Kismet" as Marsinah. The show was an even bigger hit in London, with gigantic photographs of Morrow and Drake displayed on the Kingsway. In England she married a Lloyd...
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Drake, Alfred
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre
Drake, Alfred [ né Alfredo Capurro ] (1914–92), actor and singer...is reputed to have said, “Nobody looks at a woman like Alfred Drake. It turns out he looks at everything like that. It's a good look...
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Alfred Drake
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Alfred Drake 1914-92, American singer, actor, and director, b. New York City, originally named Alfred Capurro. Drake first appeared on stage in 1935 in The Mikado. The Broadway production...
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Taming of the Shrew, The
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre
...and opulence. Julia Marlowe and E. H. Sothern and Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne were later hailed as the dueling...frame, which told a similar story, in modern times. Alfred Drake and Patricia Morison were the original leads. More recent...
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The 1950s: The Arts: Awards
Book article from: American Decades
...Hepburn, Ondine Musical: Kismet Actor, Musical Star: Alfred Drake, Kismet Actress, Musical Star: Dolores Gray, Carnival...Desperate Hours, Joseph Arnold Hayes Actor, Dramatic Star: Alfred Lunt, Quadrille Actress, Dramatic Star: Nancy Kelly...
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Babes in Arms
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre
...major claim to fame, apart from its large list of great songs, was the many young talents to which it gave a leg up: Alfred Drake , Mitzi Green, Ray Heatherton, Wynn Murray, Dan Dailey, and Robert Rounseville. Although professional groups infrequently...
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