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"Elmer Gantry," observed sociologists Jeffrey K. Hadden and Anson Shupe, "was as loathsome a character as has ever been born in the mind of an American writer."
Lewis's Profane Preacher Wilfred M. McClay 2007
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"Elmer Gantry," observed sociologists Jeffrey K. Hadden and Anson Shupe, "was as loathsome a character as has ever been born in the mind of an American writer."
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Prof. LARSON: Yeah, "Elmer Gantry," which is interesting, because it was another sort of anti-fundamentalist movie.
Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate over Science and Religion 1998
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Elmer Gantry (1960): Hiding his dissolute leanings, charismatic street preacher Elmer Gantry (Lancaster) teams up with touring tent revivalist Sister Sharon Falconer (Jean Simmons) to spread the word of God, and before long the two are making money hand over fist.
John Farr: Burt Lancaster: Always Larger Than Life John Farr 2011
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Elmer Gantry (1960): Hiding his dissolute leanings, charismatic street preacher Elmer Gantry (Lancaster) teams up with touring tent revivalist Sister Sharon Falconer (Jean Simmons) to spread the word of God, and before long the two are making money hand over fist.
John Farr: Burt Lancaster: Always Larger Than Life John Farr 2011
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But unlike Elmer Gantry, Andy Beckstoffer has a genuine cause.
The Most Powerful Grower in Napa Lettie Teague 2011
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Elmer Gantry was the lead character of a Sinclair Lewis novel, a con man turned evangelical preacher.
The Most Powerful Grower in Napa Lettie Teague 2011
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An explosive martinet on the set, but the result was 'Elmer Gantry,' 'In Cold Blood' and 'The Professionals.'
Hard-Nosed Hollywood Scott Eyman 2011
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Like a road-company Elmer Gantry, the mayor presides over weekly ceremonies that give Dirt's citizens their measly rations of water "Acolytes, prepare the Holy Spigot."
Lizard Tale 'Rango': Clever, Coldblooded Joe Morgenstern 2011
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Elmer Gantry (1960): Hiding his dissolute leanings, charismatic street preacher Elmer Gantry (Lancaster) teams up with touring tent revivalist Sister Sharon Falconer (Jean Simmons) to spread the word of God, and before long the two are making money hand over fist.
John Farr: Burt Lancaster: Always Larger Than Life John Farr 2011
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