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Blythe Danner Biography

Blythe DanneractressBorn: 2/3/1943Birthplace: Philadelphia A versatile character actress, she won a Tony in 1970 for her performance in Butterflies Are Free, and she has appeared in a number of…

Wilberforce, William

(Encyclopedia) Wilberforce, William, 1759–1833, British politician and humanitarian. He was elected to Parliament in 1780 and during the campaign formed a lifelong friendship with William Pitt, whose…

Zanuck, Darryl Francis

(Encyclopedia) Zanuck, Darryl Francis, 1902–79, American movie producer, b. Wahoo, Nebr. Beginning his Hollywood career as a scriptwriter, he was hired (1924) by Warner Brothers and made a name for…

The Quarry

Director/Writer:Marion HanselFirst Run Features; NR; 112 minutesRelease:1/00Cast:John Lynch, Sylvia Esau, Jonny Phillips The Quarry is cinema from the outside, a dry allegory whose sparse…

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig succeeded Pierce Brosnan as filmdom's new James Bond in the 2006 film Casino Royale. Daniel Craig's icy blue eyes and loutish good looks are reminiscent of Richard Burton, and he is…

Simon Barclay CONOVER, Congress, FL (1840-1908)

Senate Years of Service: 1873-1879 Party: Republican CONOVER Simon Barclay , a Senator from Florida; born in Middlesex County, N.J., September 23, 1840; attended an academy in Trenton, N.J.;…

1973 Academy Awards

The 1973 Academy Awards were presented April 2, 1974 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureAmerican Graffiti, Francis Ford Coppola, producer; Gary Kurtz, co-producer (…

columnist

(Encyclopedia) columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has…

Hellenism

(Encyclopedia) Hellenism, the culture, ideals, and pattern of life of ancient Greece in classical times. It usually means primarily the culture of Athens and the related cities during the Age of…