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How did the two plays of MRA influence the drama community?
The Moral Re-armament Army visited the Gemini Studios in Madras in 1957. It presented two plays named ‘Jotham Valley’ and ‘The Forgotten Factor’ in the professional manner. They attracted a huge crowd and the Gemini family saw it over again and again. Its constumes and sets were of first rate. The scenes of sunrise and sunset with white background and a tune on the flute were copied by the drama community of the Tamils.
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Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?
Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on?
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Why was the office boy frustrated? Who, according to Asoka mitran, did he show his anger on?
Who was Subbu’s principal?
Subbu is described as a many sided genius. List four of his special abilities.
Why was the legal adviser referred to as the opposite by others?
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Why did the legal adviser in the Gemini India lose job?
What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?
Did the people at Gemini Studios have any particular political affiliations?
Why was the Moral Rearmament Army welcomed at the Studios?
Name one example to show that Gemini Studios was influenced by the plays staged by MRA.
Madras and the Tamil Drama community were so greatly impressed by the MRA plays that for some years all Tamil plays had scene of sunrise and sunset with a bare white background curtain and a tune played on the flute.
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How did the people of Madras and those at the Gemini Studies respond to the plays staged by the Moral Re-Armament army?
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