New York social scene recalls exhibitionists at headlining events
In a reflective column, Sobol notes New York’s social set at the Metropolitan Opera House opening and recalls past flamboyant figures. Toots Shor and Frank Sinatra draw attention at premieres and games, while era-defining spotlight moments from Peggy Hopkins Joyce to Mabel Bell are cited. A New Year’s Eve Waldorf gown incident is recalled as a dramatic wrap to the night.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Lincoln Center
Manhattan
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Toots Shor
Frank Sinatra
Tommy Manville
Browning
Harry K. Thaw
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Mabel Bell
the Waldorf
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Ruth Gordon Shines in The Loves of Cass McGuire on Broadway
Ruth Gordon delivers a beguiling performance as Cass McGuire in Brian Friel’s The Loves of Cass McGuire at the Helen Hayes theater. The play blends lyric prose and earthy humor as Cass returns to Ireland after 52 years in the United States, ending in a rest home, with an uneven overall impact but strong supporting turns from Brenda Forbes, Dennis King, Liam Redmond, Arthur O Sullivan, Sylvia O Brien and Mary Greeenery.
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UPI
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Friel's Merit Noted Amid Weaker Current Work
Critics acknowledge Brian Friel as a writer of genuine merit even if his latest work shows less impact than previous efforts.
Critic Reactions Highlight Fragile yet Promising Plays
Walter Kerr of the New York Times lauds pieces as bright with reaffirmed promise despite seeming casual. John Chapman of the Daily News finds The Loves of Cass McGuire fragile yet compassionate and humorous.
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New York Times
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Daily News
Cass McGuire
World Journal Tribune Bids for NYC Features Amid Antitrust Suit
In New York City the World Journal Tribune offers daily papers a chance to bid for 19 columns and features. A federal case challenges syndication from the Herald Tribune, potentially restraining competition in the afternoon paper market. The court approves a consent judgment allowing WJT to compete for new feature contracts.
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New York
The
World Journal Tribune
New York City
Herald Tribune
Misses Bus Decides To Drive It Himself
BRISTOL England Edward Beattie missed the last scheduled bus so he borrowed another bus from the terminal to complete a five mile trip. He drove the vehicle to his destination without incident and returned it after arrival with the same informality.
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UPI
Edward Beattie
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