Spofford [I've Been Thinking] (Original play script for the 1967 play, working copy used by director Herman Shumlin and actress Tresa Hughes)

Herman Shumlin (playwright, director); Peter DeVries (novel); Melvyn Douglas, Tresa Hughes (starring)

Published by ANTA Playhouse, New York, 1967

About this Item

Draft script for the 1967 play, seen here under the early working title "I've Been Thinking." Copy used by both playwright and director Herman Shumlin and actress Tresa Hughes, with their annotations on virtually every page (and with annotations in at least one other unidentified third hand as well). Laid in with the script is a review from the December 15, 1967, edition of the "New York Post." Based on the 1964 novel "Reuben, Reuben" by Peter DeVries, about a chicken farmer who decides to investigate the lives of the wealthy. The play ran for 202 performances between December 12, 1967, and June 8, 1968, at the ANTA Playhouse. Herman Shumlin had a long career as both a director of films and plays, most notably the stage version of "Inherit the Wind" (1955) and the film "Watch on the Rhine" (1943) starring Bette Davis. Set in Connecticut. Blue titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers. Title page present, with credits for playwright Shumlin and novelist DeVries. 106 leaves, with last page of text numbered 2-62. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold screw brads.

Seller Inventory # 132595

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spofford [I've Been Thinking] (Original play script for the 1967 play, working copy used by director Herman Shumlin and actress Tresa Hughes)
• Publisher: ANTA Playhouse, New York
• Publication Date: 1967
• Binding: Soft cover
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