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  doriskenyon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
An American actress - Doris Kenyon was the daughter of well-to-do writer and publisher James B. Kenyon, the editor of 'The Standard Dictionary' and one-time protege of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Kenyon was playing tennis with Milton in 1930 when he suddenly was felled by a fatal heart attack.
Doris Kenyon was almost completely retired the last quarter century of her life, appearing only in a handful of TV shows as favors to her show-business friends; one such friend was Efrem Zimbalist Jr., who in 1958 cast Kenyon as a Norma Desmond-type faded star desperate for a comeback on 77 Sunset Strip.
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 Doris Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff, known as Doris Day (born April 3, 1924), is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate.
In 1972 the name of Doris Day was included in one of the songs of the famous musical Grease side by side with Sandra Dee as an example of overly sentimental and righteous person, but this is somewhat unfair and should not be taken as fact regarding either lady.
Doris Day is the name of a song by The Dutch band Doe Maar and she is mentioned in the chorus.
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 Doris Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Doris Day (born April 3, 1924) is an American singer, actress, and animal activist.
The name Doris was chosen in honor of a silent movie actress, Doris Kenyon, whom her mother liked.
She never really liked the name Doris Day, thinking it sounded too much like a stripper; this was ironic, since she eventually became associated with a nearly opposite image of wholesomeness and innocence.
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 © Doris Kenyon - Silent and Sound Movie Star - goldensilents.com
Doris made her film debut in 1916 in a bit part in the Pathé film "The Hidden Hand"; then she went on to work for The World Film Corporation for a number of years, playing ingenue parts, including a memorable early role in "A Girl's Folly" (1917 - surviving).
Doris spent her later years involved in charity work, including singing with the USO during World War Two, and traveling the lecture circuit for women's clubs.
Doris died on September 1st, 1979 in Beverly Hills, California from heart failure.
www.goldensilents.com /stars/doriskenyon.html   (297 words)

  
 Kenyon Actors and Actresses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Charles Kenyon -- Actor/Manager -1878-1955 Charles Kenyon was born in July 1878 as the second son of a prosperous woollen textile manufacturer- James - and a German mother- Elise - the daughter of a wealthy industrialist.
January 1919 it was back to the Stage for Kenyon appearing at the New Theatre, the Duke of York's, the Garrick, touring with his own company and producing shows.
She had previously turned the role down, but Kenyon was able to persuade her to re-consider and the play was produced at the Ambassadors, directed by Coward.
freespace.virgin.net /rod.clayburn/kenyon/eng/kenact1.htm   (1147 words)

  
 Kenyon College - LBIS - Greenslade Special Collections and Archives - Historical Markers
In 1938 the president of Kenyon College, Gordon Keith Chalmers, brought one of the nation’s most distinguished poets and critics, John Crowe Ransom, to the Gambier Hill.
The Kenyon Review also became closely identified with the “New Criticism,” a method of interpreting literature that influenced succeeding generations of readers and teachers around the world.
Ransom also founded the Kenyon School of English, a summer program that ran for several years and brought together by invitation many talented writers and teachers for intensive and exhilarating conversations about literature.
lbis.kenyon.edu /sca/markers/review.phtml   (295 words)

  
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Doris Day is known for her extraordinary singing and dancing abilities.Doris was named in honor of her mother's favorite actress in 1924,Doris Kenyon.
Doris' mother enrolled Doris in a dance class where her and her partner,Jerry, were well known.
On Doris' 27th birthday,April 3,1951, she married her third husband Marty Melcher.Doris was married to Marty for 17 years until 1968 when he died.Doris never married after Marty died.
cte.jhu.edu /techacademy/web/2000/studpages/Recover/shook.html   (215 words)

  
 Kenyon College - Literature and Poetry
As one of the nation's finest private liberal-arts colleges, Kenyon's reputation rests in part on a foundation of literary excellence, as well as many other academic and artistic achievements.
Kenyon students can also benefit from literary events and organizations based in nearby Columbus.
This publication is an excellent outlet for the poetry, prose, and artwork of Kenyon students and faculty.
www.kenyon.edu /x668.xml   (214 words)

  
 Debate
By 1964, Kenyon knew it would have to increase its size in order to maintain its reputation as a first-class academic institution, as it was experiencing extreme financial instability.
Crozier was drawn to Kenyon by the challenge of creating a place for women in a long-established men's college.
Kenyon's current Dean of Students, Don Omahan, also a 1970 Kenyon graduate, spoke candidly on his memories of the campus debate and student discussions during his time as an undergraduate.
www2.kenyon.edu /Depts/WMNS/Projects/Wmns81/Debateframe.htm   (1497 words)

  
 Portrait of the actress Doris Kenyon by Thomas Staedeli
Portrait of the actress Doris Kenyon by Thomas Staedeli
The actress Doris Kenyon was born as the daughter of the famous writer James B. Kenyon.
When Doris Kenyon accompanied her father to a writer's club she was asked to sing.
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 Kenyon College - Campus Awards
The following awards are given annually to deserving Kenyon College students for recognition of an academic work, achievement within the classroom, or contributions within the campus community and/or beyond.
The winners of these awards are either nominated by a member of the Kenyon College community, or are required to submit an original essay or written work.
Given to the student who, in the opinion of the students and faculty, has done the most for the College during the current academic year.
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 April 3 Birthdays - Classic Film Comedy - tribe.net
Doris, and the showbiz community, were shocked to discover when Melcher died that he had either squandered Doris's hard-earned fortune, or hid it with his business partner Jerry Rosenthal.
Doris sued Rosenthal and won the largest civil judgment up until that time in California, over $20,000,000 (USD).
In 1972 the name of Doris Day was included in one of the songs of the famous musical Grease side by side with Sandra Dee as an example of overly sentimental and righteous person.
classicfilmcomedy.tribe.net /thread/f4ed348b-1b90-4b7f-adb6-47e1a808fcc4   (1589 words)

  
 Rhode Island Kenyons (Generation 9)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In 1938, she was employed in the Veteran's Bureau, in Washington, D.C. 12112341 MURRAY KENYON, B Sept 1879; D ----; M 1901, Bertha Woodruff.
Emily Voelker Kenyon, was the daughter of Frederick Anton Voelker, born 1867 and died 26 February 1928.
Merle Jane Weaver Kenyon, his wife, was born near Grand Tower, Ill. Her parents were Jasper O. Weaver, born 13 Jan 1868 near Solesberry, Ind; died 2 Feb 1926 in Kansas City, Mo, and Nancy Belle (Love) Weaver, born 14 Feb 1874 near French Lick Springs, Ind.; died 6 May 1921 in Kansas City, Mo.
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 DISCOVERING Doris Day | Television | "The Doris Day Show" (Season 4) with cast, credits & plot summary.
Doris becomes a key figure in an international incident when she is taken hostage in a middle east monarchy by rebels who threaten to kill their lovely captive unless their oppressive king abdicates
A pretentious butler dupes Doris by masquerading as the ruler of a Mediterranean principality
Doris persuades a chauvinistic Frenchman, director of a forth-coming and eminent international fashion show, to allow into the show the fashions created by her own couturier, who is in reality a dry cleaner
www.dorisdaytribute.com /thedorisdayshow-season4.htm   (913 words)

  
 Doris Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Doris is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate; she was one of the busiest and most popular actresses of the 1950s and 1960s.
She was named ''Doris'' after silent movie actress Doris Kenyon, whom her mother liked.
Doris went on to star in many films, in most of which she sang.
www2.lhric.org /pocantico/womenenc/day.htm   (304 words)

  
 Comprehensive information and links about Doris Day
Doris Day (born April 3, 1924Doris Day is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate.
Able to sing, dance, and play comedy and dramatic roles, she was an all-rounded star whose persona permeated many popular and diverse movies.
One of the roles he turned down for her was (a role that went to Anne Bancroft).
www.quicknation.com /Doris_Day.htm   (1409 words)

  
 Doris Day @ Soundbug
Doris Day is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate.
Day was born Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff in Evanston, Ohio (a suburb of Cincinnati).
With Brown, she had twelve charted popular music hits, and among them the first two number one songs of her career, "Sentimental Journey" and "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time".
www.soundbug.com /artist/13   (584 words)

  
 Doris Day Timeline and Biography
Born as Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff in Evanston, Ohio to Catholic, German immigrants.
She is named Doris after actress Doris Kenyon.
Her son Terry dies after a long fight with malignant melanoma at the age of 62.
www.twoop.com /people/doris_day.html   (700 words)

  
 Doris Day biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff on April 3, 1924 in Evanston, Ohio) is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate.
From 1968 to 1973, she therefore starred in her own situation comedy, The Doris Day Show.
Day continued with the show only as long as she needed the work to help pay down her debts.
www.entertainmania.com /celebs/d/doris-day/biography.html   (781 words)

  
 Doris Day @ Filmbug
She was born in Evanston, Ohio (a suburb of Cincinnati), and named Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff.
She started out as a dancer, winning a contract that enabled her to travel to Hollywood with her partner, Jerry Doherty, in 1936, but turned to singing when she injured her leg in an auto accident in 1937.
Tell us what you think of Doris Day in the Filmbug forum...
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 Elvis Presley biography — Elvis Presley Doris Day
This Elvis Presley biography Doris Day page is dedicated to providing quality Elvis Presley biography information, pictures and articles for your entertainment.
The contents of this Elvis Presley site is written by a fan for his fans about Doris Day.
In 1972 the name of Doris Day was included in one of the songs of the famous musical Grease side by side with the name of Sandra Dee as an example of overly sentimental and righteous person.
www.elvis-presley-forever.com /elvis-presley-biography-doris-day.html   (1672 words)

  
 The Ruling Voice
Stanton, (Doris Kenyon) to hire Gloria as a French tutor for her child.
When The Consolidated Dairies refuse to pay the syndicate, Bannister calls a meeting of his board of directors, only to tell them he is resigning because of his daughter.
Both are far outshone by Doris Kenyon, who, as a building owner, is fighting the system with a woman's weapons." Certainly one of DM's lesser titles, The Ruling Voice was known as Upper Underworld during production.
www.davidmanners.com /rulingvoice.html   (504 words)

  
 The Feast of Life
E.M. Kimball, E.M. Kimball, Paul Capellani, Doris Kenyon, Robert Frazer.
Doris Kenyon gives a capital performance as a girl whose love is scorned, whereas Robert Frazer and Paul Capellani are excellent in the leading male roles.
Aurora Fernandez, a poor Cuban girl, is persuaded against her will to become betrothed to Don Armada, a wealthy Cuban.
www.stanford.edu /~gdegroat/CKY/reviews/fol.htm   (1265 words)

  
 Movie Info for Mismates on MSN Movies
Mismates was based on the Myron C. Fagan stage play of the same name.
Doris Kenyon plays a pretty young woman of modest means who doesn't know what she's in for when she marries wealthy Philo McCullough.
McCullough's snooty relatives try to rid themselves of Kenyon by framing the girl for a crime she didn't commit.
entertainment.msn.com /movies/movie.aspx?m=119274   (138 words)

  
 Movie Info for Counsellor-At-Law on MSN Movies
Adapted from the play by Elmer Rice, Counsellor-at-Law is the story of a successful Jewish lawyer George Simon (John Barrymore) who finds it's lonely at the top.
Simon's wife (Doris Kenyon) and children look down upon him because of his humble upbringings, while his mother reprimands him for turning his back on his heritage.
Simon is threatened with disbarment when a rival digs up a big wormy can of legal wrongdoing in Simon's past, but this is only the beginning of the end.
tv.msn.com /movies/movie.aspx?m=39790   (159 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Counsellor-at-Law: DVD: William Wyler,John Barrymore,Bebe Daniels,Doris Kenyon,Isabel Jewell,Melvyn ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Seemingly master of all he surveys--his offices are in the Empire State Building!--he suddenly finds himself facing disbarment, and ditching by the elegant WASP wife (Doris Kenyon) who's always wished he would practice law "like a gentleman" (read "Gentile man").
John Barrymore is the lawyer in the office surrounded by a beautiful secretary (Bebe Daniels), a funny switchboard operator (Thelma Todd), and a glamorous wife (Doris Kenyon).
He hides his head in the sand when his stuck-up WASP wife (Doris Kenyon) treats his mother with cold politeness.
www.amazon.com /Counsellor-at-Law-William-Wyler/dp/B00006LPEP   (2630 words)

  
 DVD Empire - Item - Counsellor At Law / DVD-Video
Balanced on an ethical tightrope, Simon engages in insider trading and bleeds funds from wealthy clients, while tending to the needs of the less fortunate New Yorkers who come from his own working-class (Jewish) background.
A political enemy uncovers a past legal indiscretion and begins disbarment proceedings, causing Simon's socialite wife (Doris Kenyon) to seek comfort in the arms of another man (Melvyn Douglas).
With the unflagging support of his faithful secretary (Bebe Daniels), Simon attempts to exercise his legalistic wizardry to defend his reputation and protect those who rely upon him for justice.
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 Charles Hamper KENYON/Lula Belle OATLEY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Name: Ethelyn Anna KENYON Born: 7 OCT 1913 at: Married: at: Died: at: Spouses:
Name: Doris Marie KENYON Born: 5 OCT 1915 at: Married: at: Died: at: Spouses:
Name: Donald Carl KENYON Born: 31 DEC 1923 at: Married: at: Died: at: Spouses:
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 NewStandard: 10/25/98
Walter and Doris Kenyon of 20 Warren St., New Bedford, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 23 at a family reunion at Martha's Vineyard.
The couple were married Aug. 21, 1948, at Sacred Heart Church, New Bedford.
Kenyon is a part-time clerk at Garlington Florist.
www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/10-98/10-25-98/d05li142.htm   (415 words)

  
 Doris Day pictures, photos, wallpapers, desktop themes, posters, music, videos, DVDs, and memorabilia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Doris Day pictures, photos, wallpapers, desktop themes, posters, music, videos, DVDs, and memorabilia
The happiest times in my life were the days when I was traveling with Les (Brown) and his band.
The other sweethearts mentioned--Troy Donahue, Rock Hudson and Elvis Presley--all died in later years following the release of the film.
www.entertainzones.com /actresses/d/doris-day/index.html   (177 words)

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