• A Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is actually offered. The term is often used to describe an illusion that multiple choices are...
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  • Hobson's Choice is a play by Harold Brighouse, the title taken from the popular expression, Hobson's choice—meaning no choice at all (from Thomas Hobson...
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  • Hobson's Choice is a 1954 British romantic comedy film directed by David Lean. It is based on the 1916 play of the same name by Harold Brighouse. It stars...
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  • Hobson's choice in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A Hobson's choice is one that must be taken or left. Hobson's Choice may also refer to: Hobson's Choice...
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    Thomas Hobson (c. 1544 – 1 January 1631) was an English carrier, best known as the origin of the expression Hobson's choice. The term "Hobson's choice" originated...
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  • Hobson's Choice is a 1931 British comedy drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring James Harcourt, Viola Lyel, Frank Pettingell and Herbert Lomas...
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    Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story in 1983, Will Mossup in CBS's Hobson's Choice in 1983, Henry Durie in The Master of Ballantrae for Hallmark Hall...
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  • Hobson's Choice is a 1920 British comedy drama film directed by Percy Nash and starring Joe Nightingale, Joan Ritz and Arthur Pitt. A Salford bootmaker...
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    McCallum, 1971) Uncle Vanya - Maria (HOME Theatre Manchester, 2017) Hobson's Choice - Mrs Hepworth (Vaudeville Theatre, 2016) The Importance of Being Earnest...
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    Pericles, Prince of Tyre (1991) SubUrbia (1994) Boston Marriage (2002) Hobson's Choice (2002) - Won Obie Award for Outstanding Performance Flesh and Blood...
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  • [citation needed] In 2007, he was touring as the lead in a production of Hobson's Choice. He appeared on Loose Women on 19 March 2009 to discuss his part as...
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    dilemma Feedback loop Hobson's choice – taking what is offered or taking nothing Ironic process theory Kobayashi Maru – a choice presented in Star Trek...
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  • 1982 film Raw Force. She also appeared in the TV movie versions of Hobson's Choice (1983) and Samson and Delilah (1984). In 1985, she starred in Misfits...
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    co-starring Jenny Seagrove, following a tour. Hobson's Choice, (Vaudeville Theatre, 2016) as Henry Hobson. Macbeth (1971) as Banquo. The Golden Voyage...
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  • 1958) was an English playwright and author whose best known play is Hobson's Choice. He was a prominent member, together with Allan Monkhouse and Stanley...
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    the composer's mind during the writing". Catch-22 (logic) Dilemma Hobson's choice Lesser of two evils principle Morton's fork Out of the frying pan into...
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  • the game of bridge that uses the principle of Morton's fork. Hobson's choice Sophie's Choice Look up Morton's fork in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. "Morton's...
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    co-scripted and co-produced Lean's film of Harold Brighouse's play Hobson's Choice (1954). Lean's first casting suggestion for the lead role was Welsh-born...
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    the first of his three films for Sir Alexander Korda's London Films. Hobson's Choice (1954), with Charles Laughton in the lead, was based on the play by...
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  • Company at the Old Vic Theatre between 1964 and 1968 she appeared in: Hobson's Choice (as Ada Figgins), Mother Courage and Her Children (Yvette), A Flea...
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  • Divided Heart Doctor in the House Executive Suite For Better, For Worse Hobson's Choice How to Marry a Millionaire Jigokumon The Maggie The Moon is Blue On...
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  • Roger O. Hirson and Ketti Frings. The story is based on the 1916 play Hobson's Choice by Harold Brighouse. The musical was nominated for six Tony Awards...
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  • Rattle. In 1990, he directed the full-length David Bintley ballet Hobson's Choice with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. In 1991 Gutteridge directed an hour-long...
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  • Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Matchmaker, The Apple Cart, The Seagull, Hobson's Choice, Holiday, Tonight We Improvise, Come Back, Little Sheba, and Lady Windermere's...
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    Episode: "Solo for Sparrow" ITV Play of the Week Willie Mossop Episode: "Hobson's Choice" 1963 First Night: Funny Noises with Their Mouths Johnny 1964 ITV Play...
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    in Salford, Lancashire. She appeared as Maggie Hobson in the David Lean film version of Hobson's Choice (1954) with John Mills and Charles Laughton, set...
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  • 1948 Hobson v. Hansen, an American federal court case Hobson-Jobson, alternative title of a book and a phrase in English Hobson's choice, a free choice in...
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  • Windmill Theatre. Anderson appeared in such films as The Beggar's Opera, Hobson's Choice and The Scarlet Pimpernel.[citation needed] Anderson was born on 27...
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    Psychology portal Choice architecture Decision making software Example choice Freedom of choice Hobson's choice Intertemporal choice Sheena Iyengar, author...
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  • School Play at the Soho Theatre. In 2016 he played Willie Mossop in Hobson's Choice with Martin Shaw in London's West End. The Exorcist, BBC Radio 4 (2009)...
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