Word: decorator
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...meanings of the film. At times Heckroth's display becomes a bit overwhelming, and his taste a little maudlin. Such is the case in the third act, which in other respects is also the poorest sequence. But as a contrast, the second act is a superb blending of decor, music, and dance...
...evangelist has been stumping for salvation since the age of nine when he had "a personal conversation with Jesus." He has hit London, Paris and Mexico in this crusade. Last night Little David's pastures were not so green, but his theatrics and psychological programming made up for the decor...
...this ballet the ensemble alone is important, and it is wonderfully eloquent. A tangle of arms and legs, writhing sensuously, and the crucifixion of a white-clad figure in a pool of light epitomize the existence of the Children of Darkness and the Children of Light. Sophie Fedrovitch's decor and costumes are, above all, strikingly simple in design, admirably in keeping with the ballet. This simplicity, the pro-found moral and artistic purpose of Frederick Ashton's choreography, and the trained ability and conviction of the dancers, make "Dante Sonata" an impressively meaningful experience. "Dante Sonata" represents the Salder...
...Taylor & Reginald Lawrence; produced by Saint Subber & Lemuel Ayers) is as festal and glittering to look at as a Christmas tree. But under the tree, precious few gifts are displayed. Often, while the eye feasts on Lemuel Ayers sets and costumes, the mind wanders and the spirits slump. The decor aside, nothing in Out of This World is even remotely out of the top drawer...
...kept to a minimum, however, and the plot is a good one, as anyone from Plautus to Giradonx would testify. And what the book lacks in comedy is more than made up for in the excellence of Porter's music and lyrics, and the lavishness of Lemnel Ayer's decor...