John Wood Joins Long List of Holmes Impersonators
New York AP reports British actor John Wood captivates Broadway as Sherlock Holmes at the Broadhurst theater. He discusses Holmes's lasting appeal amid a wave of imports to London and New York stages, noting the mythic figure predates Doyle and reflects shifting scientific faith.
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John Wood
Sherlock Holmes
New York
Wood
Arthur Conan Doyle
London
Royal Shakespeare Company
Holmes
Tom Stoppard
Broadhurst Theater
Doyle
William Gillette
Oxford
Shakespeare
The
Old Vic
Royal Shakespeare
Detective
Gillette
Dr. Moriarty
Napoleon
Baker Street
Benny Burns pact endures half century friendship
In Los Angeles AP reports Benny and Burns maintain a 50 year friendship. They discuss vaudeville to radio and television careers, changes in material, and staying active past age 50. Both cite health setbacks but vow never to retire. Benny recalls meeting Burns at the Coolidge hotel and their long lunch ritual.
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Los Angeles
Jack Benny
George Burns
Benny
Burns
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Benny Burns
Hillcrest Country Club
Dallas
Jack
Mary Kelly
Renee Arnold
Coolidge Hotel
New York
47Th Street
Palace Theater
Pat Casey
Bob Hope
Bob
New York City
South Bend
Roxy Theater
Benny and
Waukegan
George
Mary
British Takeover of German East Africa in 1917
On this date in 1917 during World War I Britain completed the takeover of German East Africa. The event marks a major shift in colonial control as Allied forces consolidated victory in the region.
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Britain
German East Africa
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National Company
Philip Locke
Benny and Burns
By Bob Thomas
America
George Jesser
Amos 'N’ Andy
Altoona
Comedy
Kenny Hofer
Stanwood
Iowa
Dave
Dighton
Kent
Prairie Moon
Prarieburg
Chicago
Bes.s Hotel
W. Randolph St
Une Williams
el Dae Aca
Desire
Directed By
Robert Downing
E.C. Mabie
Iona Center For the Arts
Hancher
Leonardo
16Th Avenue
Center Point Road
Janos
Starker
University Symphony Orchestra
J. S. Bach
Kodoly Tchaikovsky
Hiltbrunners Hancher
Hancher Auditorium
Veterans Coliseum
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Bedget Tapes & Records
Orgo
Produc Mon of
LaMancha
Iowa City
Orgos
Washington
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