S N Behrman / Let Me Hear the Melody A Comedy 1950 1951 carbon typescript 1st ed

Description: Let Me Hear the Melody! A Comedy (1950 - 1951): carbon typescript Author: Behrman, S. N. Title: Let Me Hear the Melody! A Comedy (1950 - 1951): carbon typescript Publication: New York: Brandt & Brandt, 1950 Edition: First printing Description: Paperback. A carbon typescript of circa 1950-1951, riveted binding with red wraps "From Brandt & Brandt Dramatic Dept., Inc. ... Harold Freedman" Ca. 150 pp on rectos only. Good, battered condition. Red wraps are very chipped, first couple pages somewhat dog-eared and corner worn. Has pencil date "9 Dec 50" to top of first page. And pencil note on same page, "Small changes not yet inserted." From what we can ascertain NEVER PUBLISHED. Robert F. Gross writes in "Hollywood on Stage" that this play and "Wine of Choice" were Behrman's two comedies of the film industry (the play is set in Hollywood in 1939) and were among Behrman's most ill-fated theatrical productions. "Wine of Choice" lasted only 43 performances; "'Let Me Hear the Melody' fared even worse. Behrman began the play in 1946, but the play did not find its way to the stage until 1951, where it suffered from directorial and casting problems, and closed in Philadelphia." In the play, Esme Smith, the leading lady partly modeled on Paulette Goddard, is discovered by a Charlie Chaplin figure, rises to fame, but then becomes "box office poison" until a fascistic director casts her as Empress Napoleon in a huge epic drama that ends in debacle and disaster. According to Gross there were several drafts of this play that he examined and this appears to be one of the last drafts, but we could find reference to only one copy in any institution, the NYPL. RARE. Purchased from the estate of science fiction writer Philip Klass (better known as William Tenn). Good. Seller ID: C00006881 Subject: Film, Science RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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