THEATRE '54 - John Chapman, George Freedley & C. B. Mortlock, 1954 HC

Description: Publisher's Note In the fall of 1953, Random House inaugurated the series of which this is the second volume. Then it was our intention, as it is now, to develop this theatre annual into a hardy perennial. This second harvest, Theatre ’54, under the editorship of John Chapman, drama critic of the New York Daily News, again offers an appraisal of the past season’s accomplishments in New York and all over the United States. For good measure, there has been added a new section which surveys the year’s offerings on the London Stage. The twelve best plays of a notable season—the Golden Dozen—are presented in authorized reading versions. A glance at the Table of Contents should convey what a wealth and variety of fare is served in these pages. In the first volume of the series, Barrett H. Clark, the drama critic and historian, contributed a comprehensive account of the work of the playwrights and actors in the cities, towns and hamlets out of reach of Broadway. Mr. Clark, to our deep regret, died just before Theatre ’53 was published. Fortunately, we have found an excellent replacement: George Freedley, Curator of the Theatre Collection of the New York Public Library. The essay on the activities of the London stage is from the pen of a gentleman who speaks with authority on the theatre and in the altar. He is C. B. Mortlock, prolific writer on the drama and Canon of Chichester Cathedral. As planned and carried out in the initial volume, there are sections devoted to the year’s awards and prizes, records of the time, place, cast, length of run and significant facts about dramatists, players and producers. Books on the theatre are listed and the passing of distinguished figures in the theatre is recorded. A full index of plays, with the names of the people who contributed to their writing, direction, staging and acting, provides an indispensable file for constant reference. For many years Random House has been without a rival in the publication of plays. This record reflects my own and my colleagues’ devotion to the theatre. Theatre ’54 and all the volumes in the years to come, under the same title but with a change of numerals, are additional manifestations of the pride we take in our contribution to the literature of the theatre. ~ Bennet Cerf, New York, June 1954 Publishing Info Edited by John Chapman. "The Theatre In The United States" by George Freedley and "The Theatre In London" by C. B. Mortlock. From the First Printing by Random House with 1954 copyright. This hardcover book measures about 8-1/2" x 5-3/4" and has 568 numbered pages, ending with the Index of Plays and Casts. At the front find great black and white photos from each play and showing Deborah Kerr and John Kerr, David Wayne and John Forsythe, Josephine Hull and Loring Smith, Joseph Cotten and Margaret Sullavan, Hume Cronyn with Robert Emmett and Jessica Tandy, Burgess Meredith with the Wilmington children, Henry Fonda and Lloyd Nolan, Franchot Tone and Betsy Von Furstenberg, Richard Newton by Ina Clair and Joan Greenwood with Claude Rains, Mel Ferrer and Audrey Hepburn, Portia Nelson with Jonathan Lucas and Bibi Osterwald, and Carol Haney with Stanley Prager. Let me know if you want to see ANY of these. Condition See photos above. Former small town library book in very good condition for age. The biggest issue is that it smells like a musty basement (no mold). It should air out in my home or yours. Markings on spine and inside front cover, but no personal names or other markings. From clean, smoke-free theatrical home. Combined Postage I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs for you -- often sending additional items for FREE. The Media price quoted includes up to two pounds of qualifying items shipped together. Additional pounds sent that way are just 75 cents each -- so it's worth taking a look at my other items before you check out. >> If purchasing more than one item, you need to put items into your cart (as opposed to hitting Buy It Now) -- then click on Request Total -- or you will pay a lot more in postage than you need to. Shipping Options Sent same day payment arrives -- with the book wrapped in plastic wrap and inside a custom-made box for travel via Media Mail to your home. Choose Priority or Express Mail if you are in a hurry or want free Insurance. Delivery Confirmation tracking is included in the postage cost. Ask about packaging or shipping options not yet listed. Not sure? If you'd like more information or photos, please feel free to contact me. If it's the price you don't like, make a reasonable offer -- or watch and wait. I lower the price on all items in my Store by 5%-25% per month. Grab this when the price is right for you --- hopefully before someone else gets it! B24K24L25 Check out my other scripts -- and be sure to ask for a combined-postage invoice before you check out!

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