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Stein, Gertrude

(Encyclopedia) Stein, Gertrude, 1874–1946, American author and patron of the arts, b. Allegheny (now part of Pittsburgh), Pa. A celebrated personality, she encouraged, aided, and influenced—through…

Martha Scott 2003 Deaths

Martha ScottAge: 88 actress who played Emily in the original Broadway production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. She earned an Oscar nomination for her role in the film adaptation. Her other…

1968 National Book Awards

Arts and LettersSelected Essays, William TroyFictionThe Eighth Day, Thornton WilderHistory and BiographyMemoirs: 1925–1950, George F. KennanPoetryThe Light Around the Body, Robert BlyScience…

Gilbert Harrison Biography

publisherDied: January 3, 2008 (Scottsdale, Arizona) Best Known as: owner and editor of The New Republic Former publisher of the liberal political…

The Apostle

Universal; rental pricing Feature; PG-13 Director: Robert Duvall Cast: Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett and Billy Bob Thornton Duvall once again proves himself one of Hollywood'…

Top 50 Greatest Screen Legends

The following list includes the top 50 greatest actors in the history of film, according to the American Film Institute. The American Film Institute defines an American screen legend as “an…

The Declaration of Independence

On April 12, 1776, the legislature of North Carolina authorized its delegates to the Continental Congress to join with others in a declaration of separation from Great Britain; the first…

Booth, John Wilkes

(Encyclopedia) Booth, John WilkesBooth, John Wilkeswĭlks [key], 1838–65, American actor, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln, b. near Bel Air, Md.; son of Junius Brutus Booth and brother of Edwin Booth.…

Princess Mononoke

Director/Writer:Hayao MiyazakiMiramax; PG-13; 135 minutesRelease:10/99Voices of:Gilliam Anderson, Claire Danes, Billy Bob Thornton Princess Mononoke is an epic from the revered master of…