The Tunnel of Love. [Original Director's Typescript].

De Vries, Peter and Fields, Joseph.

Published by Samuel French, Inc, New York, 1957

About this Item

Original Acting Type-Script from the first Broadway Production which premiered on February 13, 1957 and ran until February 22, 1958. Probably the Director's copy (Joseph Fields). A Good copy, hand-typed carbon typescript bound with brass grommets, in grey printed folder. Pagination is by act/scene numeration, with Stage Manager's Worksheet, Props and Wardrobe sections at end. Hand annotations, notes and marginalia throughout in lead, red and blue pencil, with some plastic paper-clips to some fore-edge leaves. Condition is Good, with cover well-worn, thumbed, with many tears and splits. Text is better, with light soil throughout. No signatures of ownership identification. The original hit production featured Tom Ewell, Nancy Olson, Darren McGavin, Elisabeth Fraser, Sylvia Daneel and Elizabeth Wilson. The drama was shortly adapted by Hollywood [MGM, 1958, in a production directed by Gene Kelly, with Doris Day, Richard Widmark, Gig Young, Gia Scala and the two "Elizabeths" from the New York cast]. Unique copy. Q15939.

Seller Inventory # Q15939

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tunnel of Love. [Original Director's Typescript].
• Publisher: Samuel French, Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 1957
• Binding: Brass Grommets
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
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