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IN THE THEATRE, IT IS COMMONLY BELIEVED THAT TO
WHISTLE BACKSTAGE ON OPENING NIGHT WILL BRING THE
PLAY OR COMPANY BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: MARY HEARD IT FROM HER MOTHER, JEAN DE VLEIG.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | DRAMA -- Secular BELIEF -- Bad luck Activities |
Date learned: 12-04-1965