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... acting . Acting is the greatest attraction of their stage . They know precisely what is to be expected of any actor in a particular characterization . If the position of the little finger of the right hand is not properly adjusted in ...
... acting . Acting is the greatest attraction of their stage . They know precisely what is to be expected of any actor in a particular characterization . If the position of the little finger of the right hand is not properly adjusted in ...
Page 57
... acting is very precise and formal . It is said , by some , to be based upon an imitation of the stiff move- ments of ... acting , a state of excitement is " East Is East " 57.
... acting is very precise and formal . It is said , by some , to be based upon an imitation of the stiff move- ments of ... acting , a state of excitement is " East Is East " 57.
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... acting popular on the religious stage carried over into the later non - religious theatre and distressed many discrimi- nating men . It is in criticism of the style of acting common to the mystery plays that Shakespeare , in Hamlet's ...
... acting popular on the religious stage carried over into the later non - religious theatre and distressed many discrimi- nating men . It is in criticism of the style of acting common to the mystery plays that Shakespeare , in Hamlet's ...
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