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Evan Lewis said...

I'd never heard that term, either, Norman, but I found a reference online that makes sense. A ten, twenty, thirty was "a cheap and typically melodramatic theatrical entertainment; also: a theater or touring company offering such entertainment." The term was apparently inspired by the prices paid for seats to such a show.

Daly was big on melodrama. He spent years working in and managing theaters, and there are many theatrical terms, references and devices in his writing.

Apr 14, 2012, 1:28:47 AM

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