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...father's fame. Besides such eminent figures as Sarah Bernhardt, Edmond Rostand, Henry Bernstein. Rejane, Anatole France, Eugene Brieux, Paul Bourget, he knew droll and pompous nobodies, devoted lovers of the theatre, all of whom impressed on him the constant fear that he might, from lack of talent, dishonor the name he bore...
...Grand Hotel, NBC dramatic programs, coast to coast. In September he made his appearance in person on the Pacific Coast--in Hollywood. A movie scout had at last found him. when the cameras turn, they will record a flashing smile, a strong, versatile, voice, and lightning like acting talent...
Present inventory would indicate that the Pierian, with its new ideas and new talent, is going to enjoy one of the most successful seasons in years. The tympani, finie, and violin sections are considerably strengthened, as recent by cuts have revealed now talent, including many pupils of Leopold Auer and other teachers in Europe and America...
...career and a quiet family life, he had little interest in establishing a great fortune, underwent an extraordinary period of doubt, hesitancy, soul-searching, before accepting the offer of a Morgan partnership. The House of Morgan wanted him, his old friend Calvin Coolidge wrote, "not merely because of his talent, for talent was plentiful and easy to buy, but . . . for his character, which was priceless...
Naturally, such a talent has given Dr. Moore decided views on the teaching of English at Harvard. "Although literary criticism is well-presented," he says, "undergraduate talent is neither encouraged nor utilized. For instance, if there were a few more active poets and authors in the English Department, the Advocate would be a much more creative and experimental publication...