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Bel Geddes, Norman

(Encyclopedia) Bel Geddes, NormanBel Geddes, Normangĕdˈēz [key], 1893–1958, American designer, b. Adrian, Mich. as Norman Melancton Geddes. He began his career in 1918 as a scene designer for the…

Maggie Lena (Mitchell) Walker Biography

Maggie Lena (Mitchell) WalkerbusinesswomanBorn: 7/15/1867Birthplace: Richmond, Va. Walker, the daughter of former slaves, worked from a young age. When her father died, Walker helped her…

2009 Academy Awards

The 2009 Academy Awards were presented on March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Avatar   The Blind Side…

Hare, Sir David

(Encyclopedia) Hare, Sir David, 1947–, British playwright. Hare is a prominent member of the British theatrical left. A founder of the Portable Theatre and the Joint Stock, he became resident…

Homegrown

DirectorStephen GyllenhaalWritersStephen Gyllenhaal, Nicholas Kazan and Jonah RaskinDirector of Photography:Greg GardinerEditor:Michael JablowMusic:Paul Linford and Trevor RabinProduction…

Crane, Stephen

(Encyclopedia) Crane, Stephen, 1871–1900, American novelist, poet, and short-story writer, b. Newark, N.J. Often designated the first modern American writer, Crane is ranked among the authors who…

Summer Movie Previews 2002

Many films that will actually be worth the price of admission by Beth Rowen Releases in: MayJuneJulyAugustRelated Links Top 25 Summer Films of All TimeAFI's 50 Greatest Screen LegendsMovie…

October Sky

Director:Joe JohnstonWriter:Lewis ColickUniversal Pictures; 100 minutes; PG Release:5/99Cast:Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern In an era of money-grubbing multinational corporations…