Miscellany: Lark

In Mt. Vernon, N. Y., some nudists calling themselves The Nudist Theatre Guild recruited a few professional actors and put on a half-clothed version of the old stock company chestnut, retitled The Girl from Childs in 1950. Beforehand the director had announced: "Serious [i. e., stark naked] presentation is not possible at present. We have to cope with the law. The cast will wear as little as possible." The pressagent said: "As was the case when Columbus spoke of a new route to India, tremendous obstacles have been placed in the way...

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