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The Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock, The (1938), a musical drama by Marc Blitzstein (book, music, lyrics). [Windsor Theatre, 108 perf.] Steeltown is run by the rich, greedy Mr. Mister ( Will Geer) who dominates not merely the town's industry but its press, its church, and its social organization. Larry Foreman (... Read more |
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Public television
Fred Rogers Composer, producer, pianist, singer Fred Rogers, known to millions of children simply as Mister Rogers, was the award-winning creator of the television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and during its 30-year-long run, it became one of the most watched and loved... Read more |
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William Powell
William Powell 1892-1984, American movie actor, b. Pittsburgh. Powell made his stage debut in 1912. He played the dapper villain in such early films as Sherlock Holmes (1921), Romola (1924), and Beau Geste (1926). In sound films, his sonorous voice and elegant manner made him more popular as... Read more |
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George Abbott
George Abbott 1887-1995, American theatrical producer, director, and playwright, b. Forestville, N.Y. He began (1913) in the theater as an actor and, during a career that spanned eight decades, was celebrated as a coauthor, director, or producer of more than 100 Broadway plays, including The Fall... Read more |
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Joyce Cary
Joyce Cary (Arthur Joyce Lunel Cary), 1888-1957, English author. From 1910 to 1920 he served as an administrator and soldier in Nigeria. Several of his early works, including Mister Johnson (1939), reflect his African experiences. Cary is perhaps best known for his two trilogies. Both these... Read more |
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Patricia Highsmith
Patricia Highsmith 1921-95, American novelist, b. Fort Worth, Tex., as Mary Patricia Plangman, grad. Barnard College (B.A. 1942). She first traveled to Europe in 1949 and moved there in 1963, living in Italy, France, and Switzerland. After the publication of her first novel, Strangers on a Train ... Read more |
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James Andrew Rushing
Jimmy Rushing Singer For the Record… Selected discography Sources Best known as “Mister Five by Five”—an affectionate reference to his diminutive height and considerable girth—Jimmy Rushing established himself as one of the greatest singers in the history of jazz.... Read more |
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Danny Glover
Danny Glover 1948— Actor At a Glance… Places in the Heart Earned Film Respect The Color Purple Stirred Controversy Sense of Responsibility as Black Role Model Sources In an industry that offers limited screen opportunities for blacks, Danny Glover managed to be one of the busiest... Read more |
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Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon (John Uhler Lemmon 3d), 1925-2001, American actor, b. Newton, Mass., grad. Harvard (1947). He became famous in roles ranging from sardonic comedy to compelling drama, ultimately achieving the status of a kind of modern American Everyman, often hapless yet persevering. A talented piano... Read more |
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Fred McFeely Rogers
Fred McFeely Rogers American minister Fred Rogers (born 1928) is the host and creator of the popular and critically acclaimed Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The program is the longest running children's television program on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). For more than forty-five... Read more |
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Lahti's career takes comedic turn with 'Women vs. Men'
...West Wing." "It takes common sense. It...often influences Lahti's career choices...Chicago Hope," Lahti thinks it unlikely...The first role Lahti remembers playing...as a waitress in New York and much "Off...feature film "My First Mister," starring Albert... |
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FESTIVAL FEVER THREE LOCAL CELEBRATIONS OF WORK TOO GOOD TO FALL THROUGH THE...
...Agnes Varda's new film, "The Gleaners...more likely to take a turn in a film by a...and Christine Lahti. Gorris's...carry the film. Lahti is represented by "My First Mister," a mostly captivating...but until then, Lahti has a winning feature... |
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VIDEOS; `Novocaine' lacks bite.(VARIETY / FREETIME)
...form of a questionable new patient (Helena Bonham...easy chair, but Martin takes a shine to her. Before...Osamu Tezuka (who, in turn, was inspired by the...Albert Brooks in "My First Mister" (rated R). Christine Lahti directed. |
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Film: Out Takes.(Features)
...neighbour, things turn around for both of...Jackson is filming in New Zealand. It has been...the comedy My First Mister. The film will mark Christine Lahti's directorial debut. Lahti is best known as an...signed a deal with New Line for Marilyn Manson... |
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Capsule reviews of new video releases.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
...week's list of new movies on video...DVD. MY FIRST MISTER 3-{ stars (Paramount...Directed by Christine Lahti from a screenplay...HAPPENSTANCE 3 stars (New Yorker, `01...When more bodies turn up, the townspeople...rating (CC) ___ New to DVD: BUTTERFLIES...Their fortune takes a ... |
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Capsule reviews of new video releases.
...week's list of new movies on video...DVD. MY FIRST MISTER 3-{ stars (Paramount...Directed by Christine Lahti from a screenplay...HAPPENSTANCE 3 stars (New Yorker, `01...When more bodies turn up, the townspeople...rating (CC) ___ New to DVD: BUTTERFLIES...Their fortune takes a ... |
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A tale of teen angst ... and yada, yada.(Scene)
"My First Mister." Rated R...director Christine Lahti, winner of a...and an equal and takes an interest in...often suggests a New Age variation...and begins to take care of him...side, the film takes an undeniably...highly implausible turn at the end, comes...and a sign that ... |
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Billy Bob steps behind camera in `Pretty Horses'
...review below), he takes a much more respectful...of the camera and take up directing. He...2000). * Christine Lahti: The "Chicago Hope...feature "My First Mister" in January at Sundance...the 1949 Texas/New Mexico border country...The Emperor's New Groove *** After...Kitt) uses magic ... |
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Main Event.(Time Out!)
...21. "My First Mister" - This could be...actress Christine Lahti. Opens Nov. 2...jump-start their new lives south of the...rookie partner who takes the Serpico test...have concocted a new computer-animated...monitor these universes turns rogue and decides... |
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