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Dates: during 1951-1951
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...wolf. British Actor Alan (The Winslow Boy) Webb plays the part so delightfully that he is even able to raise some hopes for the play. But the play grows increasingly harried and hack. And though David Niven does a nice job as the lover, Ratoff brings hobnail direction to scenes that need dancing pumps. Actress Swanson, in an all-things-to-both-men role, is of no help whatever to either...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: New Play in Manhattan, Dec. 17, 1951 | 12/17/1951 | See Source »

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