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... less overshadowed by a mountain top . There are certain others , more outstanding , who continued after Shakespeare's time . Those we will take up later . But we can merely name for the record John Lyly , George Peele , Robert Greene ...
... less overshadowed by a mountain top . There are certain others , more outstanding , who continued after Shakespeare's time . Those we will take up later . But we can merely name for the record John Lyly , George Peele , Robert Greene ...
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... less interesting a person than British General John ( " Gentleman Johnny " ) Burgoyne . A soldier rushes onto the stage in high excitement and shouts , " The rebels have attacked the lines on the neck ! " An approving ripple of applause ...
... less interesting a person than British General John ( " Gentleman Johnny " ) Burgoyne . A soldier rushes onto the stage in high excitement and shouts , " The rebels have attacked the lines on the neck ! " An approving ripple of applause ...
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... less practical and less talented show- man , Cardinal Richelieu ) . Belasco built up a number of stars , notably David Warfield , and founded what was almost an institution in his producing offices . In staging technique he was the most ...
... less practical and less talented show- man , Cardinal Richelieu ) . Belasco built up a number of stars , notably David Warfield , and founded what was almost an institution in his producing offices . In staging technique he was the most ...
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