(Encyclopedia) Whelan, Wendy, 1967–, American ballet dancer, b. Louisville, Ky. A soloist (1989) and principal (1991) with the New York City Ballet (NYCB), the angular, muscled Whelan became known…
(Encyclopedia) Hardwick, Elizabeth, 1916–2007, American literary critic, novelist, and short-story writer, b. Lexington, Ky.; grad Univ. of Kentucky (B.A., 1938; M.A., 1939). She moved (1939) to New…
(Encyclopedia) Wyler, William, 1902–1981, American film director, producer, and writer, b. Mülhausen, Germany (now Mulhouse, France) as Willi Wilder. He came to the United States (1920) at the…
(Encyclopedia) Henry IV, 1050–1106, Holy Roman emperor (1084–1105) and German king (1056–1105), son and successor of Henry III. He was the central figure in the opening stages of the long struggle…
The 1972 Academy Awards were presented March 27, 1973 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.Best PictureCabaret, Cy Feuer, producer (Allied Artists)Deliverance, John Boorman,…
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The book of Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, and it is also the first book of the entire Bible. It is a historical account that tells the story of the creation of the…
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Director:Stephen KayWriter:David McKennaWarner Bros.; R; 115 minutes Release:9/00Cast:Sylvester Stallone, Miranda Richardson, Michael Caine Sylvester Stallone returns to the big screen for…
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