Pirandello and Poppins in New York Stage and Film
A mixed review notes Luigi Pirandello’s Enrico IV at Harper Theatre with uneven casting but strong direction by Gene Frenkel and Alvin Epstein in the title role. It also critiques Walt Disney and Mary Poppins the movie and the Chicago Hyde Park Herald listing details, staff, and history, ending with a biting remark about the studio’s success.
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Henry IV
Luigi Pirandello
Enrico IV
Harper Theatre
Alvin Epstein
Gene Frenkel
Pirandello
53Rd St
Fred Fuller Bennett
Clarence P. Dresser
Hyde Park Herald Inc
S. Harper
Chicago
Telephone
Midway
Post Office
Ill
Walt
Merry Men
London
Disney
Hyde Park Alderman Reports Snowfall Sparks Complaints
Chicago residents vent over snow removal as Hyde Park readers weigh city action vs private groups. Letters cite desire for comprehensive street clearance, budget limits, and SPIA’s helpful private snow program from 55th to 59th and University to the IC.
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South Park Improvement Association
Hyde Park
SPIA
Letters to the editor on Hyde Park area and education
A reader challenges the city’s lighting and bridle path near Slyde Park as outdated and proposes beautification. Another letter condemns Illinois Central fare increases and auto fare systems, urging consideration of service declines and rider impact. A third letter questions an urban renewal process in Hyde Park Kenwood citing architect Sasaki ethics and involvement. A fourth letter from Robert E. Mann defends academic freedom against Wright Junior College suspension of Baldwin's Another Country.
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Slyde Park
Sth Army
Chicago
Gilbert Marcus
Illinois Central
ICC
Hyde Park
DAA
Sasaki
House Education Committee
Dr. Willis
Wright Junior College
James Baldwin
L’reedom
Illinois
Wright
Country
Robert E. Mann
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Menciken
Dickie van Dyke
Derby
Bruce Sagan
Florence Goold
Mary Louise Stauffer
Jean Garner Jacobs
Vena Skolnick
Ralph Wellston
Don McCabe
Herald Graphics
Pollak
Leon M. Despres
New York
Ald. Despres
Iinois Commerce Commission
Wayne A. Johnson
CTA
the Commerce Commission
Frank M. Whiston
Board of Education
Hyde Park Herald
South Harper
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