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...early danger in Shaw's career was that he would become a dilettante-the famous jaeger suit, the Norfolk jacket and knickerbockers, the diabolical twist to the eyebrows and, later on, the dinner jacket into which he changed every evening during the war, when no one wore such a garment, are obdurate vestiges of dandyism. But the shocking London of the '708 was too much for the genteel and moral Irish Protestant, who had worked as an accountant and claimed to be kin to a baronet. He heard the Biblical and warlike voice of Marx. Its despotic sound...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: War: G.B.S.: 1856-1950 | 11/13/1950 | See Source »

This afternoon the squad from St. Anthony's was even larger than usual. As it raced onto the field, we moved to meet it. Then, one of its members, a small wiry boy with wild hair and a field jacket which was much too large, detached himself from the crowd and grabbed me by the front of my sweater...

Author: By Paul W. Mandel, | Title: THE SPORTING SCENE | 11/10/1950 | See Source »

...Brattle production is perfect. As Mr. Posket, Arthur Treacher give a very funny performance, demonstrating his flair for pantomime. Wilson Hall looks a very gay blade in an Eton jacket, as the 19- year-old 14-year-old; and Paul Ballantyne and Peter Temple make an excellent pair as Colonel Lukyn and Captain Vale. Sylvia Stone only slightly over-plays the more difficult role of Mrs. Posket only a bit too broadly...

Author: By John R. W. smail, | Title: THE PLAYGOER | 11/3/1950 | See Source »

...Began Brummels," but they should go to a Winter. Carnival to really learn how to dress. I've never been so breathless in my life as when I saw all those browned Dartmouth men in their wonderful fuzzy green sweaters and those trim blazer instead of a ordinary jacket...

Author: By Betey Busch, | Title: Waban Wench Weighs Harvard Against Hanover; Sees Green | 10/28/1950 | See Source »

Prepared. In Los Angeles, police nabbed Herbert W. Stusse on suspicion of stealing the live chicken he was carrying under his jacket, found in his pockets 1) a hatchet, 2) salt & pepper shakers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Oct. 16, 1950 | 10/16/1950 | See Source »

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