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anti-hero

(Encyclopedia) anti-hero, principal character of a modern literary or dramatic work who lacks the attributes of the traditional protagonist or hero. The anti-hero's lack of courage, honesty, or grace…

Kate and Leopold

Director: James Mangold Writers: James Mangold and Steven Rogers Miramax Films; PG-13; 114 minutes Release: 12/01 Cast: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schrieber The…

Leopold Mannes

Leopold MannesBorn: 1893 Color Film. The duo, Godowsky and Mannes, affectionately known by colleagues and friends as “God and Man” were professional musicians who enjoyed photography as a…

Brewer's: Bloom

From bloom to bloom. A floral rent. The Lord of the Manor received and rose or gillyflower, on the Feast of John the Baptist, yearly (July 5th, O. S.). (See Notes and Queries, Feb. 13th,…

Conrad Bloom

NBC Monday 8:30–9:00 p.m.; canceled Cast: Mark Feuerstein, Linda Lavin, Paula Newsome, Jenica Bergere and Steve Landesberg Madison Avenue ad executive Conrad Bloom (Feuerstein)…

Claire Bloom

Claire BloomactressBorn: 2/15/1931Birthplace: North Finchley, London, England Although she made her theatrical debut in 1946, Bloom was discovered by Charlie Chaplin and cast as the ballerina in his…

Bloomsday

Joyce's Ulysses unfolds over a single day in Dublin James Joyce Related Links Encyclopedia: James Joyce Quiz: Irish Literature and Folklore Notable Irish Writers Ulysses for…

Leopold III, king of the Belgians

(Encyclopedia) Leopold III, 1901–83, king of the Belgians (1934–51), son and successor of Albert I. In 1936, Leopold announced a fundamental change in foreign policy; Belgium abandoned its military…

Leopold Godowsky, Jr.

Leopold Godowsky, Jr.Born: 1900 Color Film. The duo, Godowsky and Mannes, affectionately known by colleagues and friends as “God and Man” were professional musicians who enjoyed photography as a…