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Word: reeked (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1930
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Playwright MacOwan's somewhat misapplied earnestness is ably abetted by Actor Banks, whose moral austerity and quirks of personality convincingly reek of heather. Actress Menken's husky voice has always been effective when sober things were being spoken; she still achieves miracles of makeup which make her seem almost beautiful. One of the season's most extraordinary moments occurs when, as a barefoot invalid, she extends her foot toward the audience and spreads and wiggles her toes with astounding flexibility...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays in Manhattan: Mar. 3, 1930 | 3/3/1930 | See Source »

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