Problem: (1) In May 2012 , Dixon took over the role of The Captain in the revival of Cole Porter 's '' Anything Goes '' from actor Walter Charles .
(2) In May 2012 , Dixon took over the role of captain in the revival of Walter Charles '' Anything Goes '' by the actor Cole Porter .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) For a few years Bjorn went to the same school with Daniel and founded a band called Butler with Bjorn Dixgard at the age of fifteen .
(2) For a few years Daniel went to the same school as Bjorn Dixgard and founded a band called Butler with Bjorn at the age of fifteen .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Elliott Gould was not exactly my idea of Philip Marlowe , but anyway there we were .
(2) Elliott Gould was not exactly my idea of Philip Marlowe , but however , we were there .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) On July 4 , 1968 , at Harper 's request , Smith resigned from the cabinet .
(2) On July 4 , 1968 , at Smith 's request , Harper resigned from the cabinet .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no