Horn In The West Opening 1952 Charlotte Observer Newspaper Clipping

Horn In The West Opening 1952 Charlotte Observer Newspaper Clipping

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This image depicts a newspaper clipping from the Charlotte Observer. At the top of the clipping, "Drama-Outdoor. 'Horn in the West" is written in pencil and "Horn in the west (Historical drama). N" is written in red pen. The clipping is of the article "Clarion Call at Boone: 'Horn In The West,' Youngest N. C. Historical Drama, Opens" by Rupert Gillett. The article also has three accompanying images. The article begins by describing the reporter-only showing of the Horn in the West. Gillett then reviews the play by comparing it to The Lost Colony, another play with a similar theme and production. However, he argues that Horn in the West changes the previous formula in ways that are interesting. This section of the article includes a plot summary of the Horn in the West, as well as a detailed description of the scenes that he found most striking. There are four accompanying images. One of the images with the article is the Battle of Alamance scene in the play, with many costumed actors wielding props. Another image is a dance scene wherein several costumed actors perform a square dance. Another image is a scene of many costumed actors building a house with prop tools. There is also an accompanying image of several actors in redface wielding rifles that were given by other actors in British army costumes.

Rupert Gillett

June 29, 1952

Watauga County Agricultural Extension

Newspaper

English

Document

Wat-Agr-05-035

Charlotte, NC

Eric Plaag

864

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Watauga County Agricultural Extension Photo And Slide Collection

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