Saint Subber Arnold (2 results)
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Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerNicknamed "Saint," this American producer won a Tony Award for "Kiss Me, Kate" (Broadway, 1948-51), which he created, and was oftnominated for other productions, seven of which he did with Neil Simon. Huge, bold "Saint-Subber" in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him at upper right 16 October 1969. Fin…e. With original envelope. Surprisingly scarce.
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Letter from the producer Arnold Saint Subber to the lyricist and playwright Alan Jay Lerner thanking him for the opening night telegram for "The Prisoner of Second Avenue."
Saint Subber, Arnold (1918 -1994); Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986), recipient.
Published by New York, 116 E. 64th St., St., 1971
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Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Tls. .18.6 x 21.5cm.In 1971, Arnold Saint Subber produced or supervised the production of several plays and their film adaptations, most notably "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," which opened in November 1971 and won the Tony Award for Best Play. He also supervised the production of the stage play "The Gingerbrea…d Lady," which closed in May 1971, and was involved in the 1971 film adaptation of his 1968 play, "Plaza Suite".Arnold Saint-Subber ( brief typed note saying "Somehow I came out of this play growing up or understanding the real values in life. One of those values is the feeling of friendship and affection that came with your opening night telegram", 17 November 1971).Arnold Saint Subber was born on February 18, 1918 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is known for Kiss Me Kate (1953), Barefoot in the Park (1967) and The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960). He died on April 19, 1994 in Berkeley, California, USA.Provenance: Estate of Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986).Alan Jay Lerner is celebrated for his enduring and engaging contributions to musical theater, including 'My Fair Lady', 'Camelot', and 'Paint Your Wagon', among many others. His work is remembered for its distinctive blend of emotional depth and charm, which led to the creation of some of the most significant works in musical theater for both stage and screen.Over the course of four decades, Lerner rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most iconic figures, many of whom became confidants and pen pals.
