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THE MANY FACES OF JANE.(What of the Night)(Theater Review)
Of the many unforgettable roles that Jane Alexander has brought to life in her thirty-five years as a player on stage and screen, two stand out in particular. The first is her Oscar-nominated movie debut as Eleanor Backman in Martin Ritt's 1970 adaptation of Howard Sackler's "The Great White Hope." (She won a Tony the year before for performing the same role on Broadway.) Alexander plays the lover of Jack Jefferson, a black prizefighter in the early years of the last century, who is closely modelled on the legendary Jack Johnson. Driven to extremes of frustration and rage by the racism that has held him back both inside and outside the ring, Jack finds himself, by the end ...
- Barnes, Clive Alexander
- Reference information from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre PHYLLIS HARTNOLL and PETER FOUND January 1, 1996 700+ words
Barnes, Clive Alexander (1927– ), English dance and drama critic, who after leaving Oxford became a freelance journalist, writing...
- Men's designers eye TV shopping networks; Alexander Julian, Jhane Barnes and...
- Magazine article from: Daily News Record Walsh, Peter (Theologian) April 13, 1993 700+ words
Alexander Julian, Jhane Barnes and Henry Grethel, among others...for the year 2000," said designer Alexander Julian. "Many people say there are...shopping network," said designer Jhane Barnes. "For a designer such as myself...
- New York now. (men's fashions from designers Roger Forsythe, Sabato Russo,...
- Magazine article from: Daily News Record August 20, 1991 700+ words
...crosslike crests worn over white banded-collar shirts. He even accented one with a jeweled cross pin. ALEXANDER JULIAN Playing to Win Alexander Julian set the appropriate tone at a breakfast presentation Friday that came complete with homemade...
- BARNES MAY HAVE BLOWN CHANCE FOR DEBATE
- Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN) March 29, 1987 700+ words
...much sense. Privately some in Barnes campaign admit a mistake in agreeing to the invitations. Barnes' backers are not that concerned...churches and the INFO newspaper. Barnes campaign manager Alexander Williams said one of the concerns...
- NEW YEAR USHERS IN NEW ERA IN GARY BARNES IS OPTIMISTIC, BUT HE FACES MAJOR...
- Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN) December 27, 1987 700+ words
...officials who supported him. "Barnes has lived a charmed life as an...can probably be attributed to Barnes' positive outlook. "When he...make it work,' " recalls Dr. Alexander Williams, Barnes' campaign manager. "Whatever...
- Brenda Barnes returns to corporate life as chief executive of Sara Lee.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) February 11, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Delroy Alexander Feb. 11--When Brenda Barnes left her $2 million-a-year...her children are grown, Brenda Barnes has not only reentered corporate...based consumer products company. Barnes, 51, replaces beleaguered boss...
- BARNES FACES FILLING TOP POSTS AND LOSING FRIENDS
- Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN) November 8, 1987 700+ words
...Crump has said he expects Barnes will want to take a role in...say they expect to win. Some Barnes supporters and employees in...convince a former county coroner, Alexander S. Williams, who served as Barnes' campaign manager, to run...
- BARNES NAMES CLOSE ADVISERS TO TOP POSTS
- Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN) January 3, 1988 700+ words
...PHOTO Gary Mayor Thomas Barnes answers questions during...interview while adviser Alexander S. Williams looks on...related story on a1: BARNES MOVES COMFORTABLY INTO...Gary Mayor Thomas V. Barnes' closest advisers during his campaign, Alexander S. Williams and Booker...