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...Miss Christie's better efforts in play writing. But even here, the histrionics of the acting, rather than the suspense, will be remembered as typical of the play: "Leonard Vole, you murdered this woman," cries the prosecuting attorney, and Vole answers with a voice which seems to shake the chandeliers, "It's all a horrible dream...

Author: By Dennis E. Brown, | Title: Witness for the Prosecution | 12/4/1954 | See Source »

...receives scanty attention because of the time spent on the other two. And it really is a shame that writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz could never quite decide on which story to concentrate because he ends with a second rate product in which the flashes of brilliance seem to shake free in spite of, rather than because of, his intentions...

Author: By Robert J. Schoenberg, | Title: The Barefoot Contessa | 11/30/1954 | See Source »

...those of earth itself." Noninitiates might retort that Moore's sculptures look more subhuman than superhuman. Granting its plastic power-its dramatic impact as a shape-his Draped Reclining Figure sadly lacks the sympathy with which Blake portrayed all human beings. It is like a lump trying to shake off a nightmare, and perhaps rise to human nature...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Manhattan: Art's Avid New Capital | 11/29/1954 | See Source »

...Dave McLean, the smallest member of his squad, who gave Coach Bill McCurdy a chance to shake hands with the coaches and officials who congregated around the finish line. McLean's seventh place sealed the Crimson victory. The final point totals were: Harvard, 26; Princeton, 42; and Yale...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Teams Capture Harrier Big Three Titles | 10/30/1954 | See Source »

...will to win. As expected, Kuc jumped into an early lead, but Chataway was right on his heels. When the Russian.sprinted, Chataway turned on the power and stayed with him. Lap after lap they rounded the track, close as a pair of vaudeville tap dancers. The Russian could not shake his pursuer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Runner's Revenge | 10/25/1954 | See Source »

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