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Langdon, Harry

(Encyclopedia) Langdon, Harry, 1884–1944, American silent film comedian and director, b. Council Bluffs, Iowa. He repeatedly ran away from home to join traveling shows and circuses as a youngster,…

Luciano, Lucky

(Encyclopedia) Luciano, Lucky (Charles Luciano), 1896–1962, American crime boss, b. near Palermo, Sicily, as Salvatore Luciana. His family emigrated in 1906, settling in New York City, where he…

Hollein, Hans

(Encyclopedia) Hollein, Hans, 1934–2014, Austrian architect and designer. He studied with Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Neutra. Opening his own practice in 1964, he established…

Kanin, Garson

(Encyclopedia) Kanin, GarsonKanin, Garsonkāˈnən [key], 1912–99, American director and writer, b. Rochester, N.Y.; grad. American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 1933. He worked as a saxophonist, comedian,…

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

(Encyclopedia) Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, established in 1805, incorporated in 1806. It is supported by private endowment. The academy grew out of a proposal by Charles…

Without Limits

Director: Robert Towne Writers: Robert Towne and Kenny Moore Warner Bros. PG-13; 118 minutes Release: 9/98 Cast: Billy Crudup, Donald Sutherland, Monica Potter, William…

Glenard Paul LIPSCOMB, Congress, CA (1915-1970)

LIPSCOMB Glenard Paul , a Representative from California; born in Jackson, Mich., August 19, 1915, and moved to Los Angeles, Calif., with his parents in 1920; attended the Los Angeles public…

John Sullivan WELLS, Congress, NH (1803-1860)

Senate Years of Service: 1855-1855 Party: Democrat WELLS John Sullivan , a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Durham, Strafford County, N.H., October 18, 1803; attended Pembroke (N.H.) Academy;…

Frank Le Blond KLOEB, Congress, OH (1890-1976)

KLOEB Frank Le Blond , a Representative from Ohio; born in Celina, Mercer County, Ohio, June 16, 1890; attended the parochial and public schools, Ohio State University at Columbus, and the…