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Adam's Rib
written by Ruth Gordon, 1895-1985 and Garson Kanin, 1912-1999 (1972); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Adam Arkin, 1956-, Anne Desalvo, 1949-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Mary Pat Gleason, Annabelle Gurwitch, 1961-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Marvin Kaplan, 1927-, Loren Lazerine, Robert Lesser, 1938-, John Pankow, 1954- and Amy Pietz, 1969- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 1972), 1 hour 14 mins
Based on the screenplay by Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon. Adapted for radio by David Rambo. A classic battle of the sexes and a court room farce, this peerlessly witty examination of husband and wife attorneys was first crafted for Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Commissioned by L.A. Theatre Works, David Rambo...
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written by Ruth Gordon, 1895-1985 and Garson Kanin, 1912-1999 (1972); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Adam Arkin, 1956-, Anne Desalvo, 1949-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Mary Pat Gleason, Annabelle Gurwitch, 1961-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Marvin Kaplan, 1927-, Loren Lazerine, Robert Lesser, 1938-, John Pankow, 1954- and Amy Pietz, 1969- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 1972), 1 hour 14 mins
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Based on the screenplay by Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon. Adapted for radio by David Rambo. A classic battle of the sexes and a court room farce, this peerlessly witty examination of husband and wife attorneys was first crafted for Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Commissioned by L.A. Theatre Works, David Rambo (GOD’S MAN IN TEXAS) includes never- before - heard original material in his adaptation of the Oscar-nominated screenplay.
Date Written / Recorded
1972, 2003-10-08
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Adam Arkin, 1956-, Anne Desalvo, 1949-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Mary Pat Gleason, Annabelle Gurwitch, 1961-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Marvin Kaplan, 1927-, Loren Lazerine, Robert Lesser, 1938-, John Pankow, 1954-, Amy Pietz, 1969-
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, Adam Arkin, 1956-, Anne Desalvo, 1949-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Mary Pat Gleason, Annabelle Gurwitch, 1961-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Marvin Kaplan, 1927-, Loren Lazerine, Robert Lesser, 1938-, John Pankow, 1954-, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Ruth Gordon, 1895-1985, Garson Kanin, 1912-1999
Date Published / Released
1972, 2003
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Adam Bonner, Amanda Bonner
Genre
Comedy
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Arms and the Man
written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1894); directed by Brendon Fox; performed by Al Espinosa, 1968-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Jason Kravits, 1967-, Sarah Rafferty, Jeremy Sisto, 1974- and Michael Winters (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1898), 1 hour 33 mins
It's 1885, and Raina's bourgeois Bulgarian family is cought up in the heady patriotism of their war with Serbia. The beautiful and headstrong Raina eagerly awaits her fiance's victorious return from battle - but instead meets a soldier who seeks asylum in her bedroom. This is one soldier who definitely prefers rom...
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written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1894); directed by Brendon Fox; performed by Al Espinosa, 1968-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Jason Kravits, 1967-, Sarah Rafferty, Jeremy Sisto, 1974- and Michael Winters (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1898), 1 hour 33 mins
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It's 1885, and Raina's bourgeois Bulgarian family is cought up in the heady patriotism of their war with Serbia. The beautiful and headstrong Raina eagerly awaits her fiance's victorious return from battle - but instead meets a soldier who seeks asylum in her bedroom. This is one soldier who definitely prefers romance and chocolate to fear and bullets. War may be raging on the battlefield, but it's the battle of the sexes that heats up this extra...
It's 1885, and Raina's bourgeois Bulgarian family is cought up in the heady patriotism of their war with Serbia. The beautiful and headstrong Raina eagerly awaits her fiance's victorious return from battle - but instead meets a soldier who seeks asylum in her bedroom. This is one soldier who definitely prefers romance and chocolate to fear and bullets. War may be raging on the battlefield, but it's the battle of the sexes that heats up this extraordinary comedy and offers very different notions of love and war.
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Date Written / Recorded
1894, 2006-02-01
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Al Espinosa, 1968-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Jason Kravits, 1967-, Sarah Rafferty, Jeremy Sisto, 1974-, Michael Winters
Author / Creator
Brendon Fox, Al Espinosa, 1968-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Jason Kravits, 1967-, Sarah Rafferty, Jeremy Sisto, 1974-, Michael Winters, George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Date Published / Released
1898, 2006
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Captain Bluntschli, Nicola, Raina Petkoff, Major Paul Petkoff, Catherine Petkoff, Louka, Sergius Saranoff
Genre
Comedy
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Barefoot in the Park
written by Neil Simon, 1927-2018 (1963); directed by Scot Reese; performed by Laura Linney, 1964-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Judy Simmons, J. Fred Shiffman and Norman Aronovic (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 1963), 1 hour 30 mins
A brand-new lawyer and his bride have returned from their honeymoon and are moving into a new apartment. Once there, they find the place is bare of furniture, the paint job is wrong, the skylight leaks and wacky neighbors keep popping up! A classic!
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written by Neil Simon, 1927-2018 (1963); directed by Scot Reese; performed by Laura Linney, 1964-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Judy Simmons, J. Fred Shiffman and Norman Aronovic (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 1963), 1 hour 30 mins
Description
A brand-new lawyer and his bride have returned from their honeymoon and are moving into a new apartment. Once there, they find the place is bare of furniture, the paint job is wrong, the skylight leaks and wacky neighbors keep popping up! A classic!
Date Written / Recorded
1963, 2001-06-13
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Laura Linney, 1964-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Judy Simmons, J. Fred Shiffman, Norman Aronovic
Author / Creator
Scot Reese, Laura Linney, 1964-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Judy Simmons, J. Fred Shiffman, Norman Aronovic, Neil Simon, 1927-2018
Date Published / Released
1963, 2002
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Corie Bratter, Paul Bratter, Mrs. Ethel Banks, Victor Velasco, Telephone Repairman, Delivery Man
Genre
Comedy
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Bordertown
written by Culture Clash (Performance troupe) (2002); directed by Stuart K. Robinson; performed by Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Culture Clash (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 2002), 1 hour 26 mins
Culture Clash brashly explores the San Diego-Tijuana region through satire and humor. Border town is based upon interviews the trio conducted with more than 100 people from both sides of the border and from every walk of life. Interviewees include right wing talk show host and former San Diego Mayor; Roger Hedgcoc...
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written by Culture Clash (Performance troupe) (2002); directed by Stuart K. Robinson; performed by Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Culture Clash (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 2002), 1 hour 26 mins
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Culture Clash brashly explores the San Diego-Tijuana region through satire and humor. Border town is based upon interviews the trio conducted with more than 100 people from both sides of the border and from every walk of life. Interviewees include right wing talk show host and former San Diego Mayor; Roger Hedgcock; Sheriff Bill Kollender; Filipino and Ugandan immigrants; Navy personnel; a high school counselor; a border guard; punk rockers; home...
Culture Clash brashly explores the San Diego-Tijuana region through satire and humor. Border town is based upon interviews the trio conducted with more than 100 people from both sides of the border and from every walk of life. Interviewees include right wing talk show host and former San Diego Mayor; Roger Hedgcock; Sheriff Bill Kollender; Filipino and Ugandan immigrants; Navy personnel; a high school counselor; a border guard; punk rockers; homeless children; transvestites; and factory workers.
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Date Written / Recorded
2001-11-28, 2002
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Culture Clash, Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-
Author / Creator
Culture Clash (Performance troupe), Stuart K. Robinson, Culture Clash, Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Roger Hedgcock, Bill Kolender
Genre
Comedy
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The Bungler
written by Molière, 1622-1673 (1653); directed by Dakin Matthews, 1943-; performed by Richard Easton, 1933-, Adam Godley, 1964-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Paula Jane Newman, Darren Richardson, John Sloan, Norman Snow, 1950- and Kate Steele (L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 5 mins, 124 page(s)
In 17th Century Sicily, a clever valet named Mascarille tries to help his boss Lélie win the girl of his dreams -- only to find that Lélie is a monumental dunce who ruins every one of his intricate schemes. Undaunted, Mascarille invents progressively wilder plots, only to see his best-laid plans go very awry in...
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written by Molière, 1622-1673 (1653); directed by Dakin Matthews, 1943-; performed by Richard Easton, 1933-, Adam Godley, 1964-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Paula Jane Newman, Darren Richardson, John Sloan, Norman Snow, 1950- and Kate Steele (L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 5 mins, 124 page(s)
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In 17th Century Sicily, a clever valet named Mascarille tries to help his boss Lélie win the girl of his dreams -- only to find that Lélie is a monumental dunce who ruins every one of his intricate schemes. Undaunted, Mascarille invents progressively wilder plots, only to see his best-laid plans go very awry in Molière's The Bungler. Translated by Richard Wilbur.
Date Written / Recorded
1653, 2010-08-09
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Richard Easton, 1933-, Adam Godley, 1964-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Paula Jane Newman, Darren Richardson, John Sloan, Norman Snow, 1950-, Kate Steele
Contributor
Richard Wilbur, 1921-
Author / Creator
Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Richard Easton, 1933-, Adam Godley, 1964-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Paula Jane Newman, Darren Richardson, John Sloan, Norman Snow, 1950-, Kate Steele, Molière, 1622-1673
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Mascarille, Anselme, Hippolyte, Trufaldin, Pandolfe, Léandre, Andrès, Lélio, Célie, Ergaste
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
Genre
Comedy
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Candida
written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1898); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, Nicholas Rudall, 1940- and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1898), 1 hour 18 mins
Shaw’s warm and witty play challenged conventional wisdom about relationships between the sexes. A beautiful wife must choose between the two men who love her.
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written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1898); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, Nicholas Rudall, 1940- and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1898), 1 hour 18 mins
Description
Shaw’s warm and witty play challenged conventional wisdom about relationships between the sexes. A beautiful wife must choose between the two men who love her.
Date Written / Recorded
1898, 1993-02-04
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Date Published / Released
1898, 1993
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Eugene Marchbanks, Candida, Reverend James Mavor Morell, Mr. Burgess
Genre
Comedy
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The Constant Wife
written by W. Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965 (1926); directed by Jeanie Hackett; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Kate Burton, 1957-, Mark Capri, 1951-, Stephen Collins, 1947-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Jen Dede, Christina Pickles, 1935- and Kirsten Potter (L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 1 mins, 120 page(s)
There's something Constance Middleton's friends are dying to tell her: her husband is having an affair – with her best friend! Despite their hints, Constance remains ever cool, and seemingly oblivious. Or is she? In this biting comedy of manners, marriages and mistresses, Constance – a not-so-desperate hou...
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written by W. Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965 (1926); directed by Jeanie Hackett; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Kate Burton, 1957-, Mark Capri, 1951-, Stephen Collins, 1947-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Jen Dede, Christina Pickles, 1935- and Kirsten Potter (L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 1 mins, 120 page(s)
Description
There's something Constance Middleton's friends are dying to tell her: her husband is having an affair – with her best friend! Despite their hints, Constance remains ever cool, and seemingly oblivious. Or is she? In this biting comedy of manners, marriages and mistresses, Constance – a not-so-desperate housewife - has some ideas of her own about extra-marital activity that surprise everyone in the end!
Date Written / Recorded
1926, 2010-04-14
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Kate Burton, 1957-, Mark Capri, 1951-, Stephen Collins, 1947-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Jen Dede, Christina Pickles, 1935-, Kirsten Potter
Author / Creator
Jeanie Hackett, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Kate Burton, 1957-, Mark Capri, 1951-, Stephen Collins, 1947-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Jen Dede, Christina Pickles, 1935-, Kirsten Potter, W. Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Mrs. Culver, Martha Culver, Marie-Louise Durham, Mortimer Durham, Constance Middleton, John Middleton, F.R.C.S., Bentley, Bernard Kersal, Barbara Fawcett
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
Genre
Comedy
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The Devil's Disciple
written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1897); directed by Michael Kahn, 1937-; performed by Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Jennifer Selby Albright, Pat Carroll, 1927-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Richard Dix, 1893-1949, Lisa Pelikan, 1954- and Derek Smith Joe Tindel (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1901), 1 hour 25 mins
Shaw stands “do or die” melodrama on its head in this tale set during the American Revolution. A young hero who disdains heroism makes the ultimate sacrifice for honor and country.
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written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1897); directed by Michael Kahn, 1937-; performed by Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Jennifer Selby Albright, Pat Carroll, 1927-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Richard Dix, 1893-1949, Lisa Pelikan, 1954- and Derek Smith Joe Tindel (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1901), 1 hour 25 mins
Description
Shaw stands “do or die” melodrama on its head in this tale set during the American Revolution. A young hero who disdains heroism makes the ultimate sacrifice for honor and country.
Date Written / Recorded
1897, 1996-10
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Jennifer Selby Albright, Pat Carroll, 1927-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Richard Dix, 1893-1949, Lisa Pelikan, 1954-, Derek Smith Joe Tindel
Author / Creator
Michael Kahn, 1937-, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Jennifer Selby Albright, Pat Carroll, 1927-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Richard Dix, 1893-1949, Lisa Pelikan, 1954-, Derek Smith Joe Tindel, George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Date Published / Released
1901, 2006
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Richard Dudgeon, Anthony Anderson, Judith Anderson, Brudenell, Essie, John Burgoyne, Lawyer Hawkins, Major Swindon, Christie
Genre
Comedy
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The Doctor's Dilemma
written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1906); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Jane Carr, 1950-, Gregory Cooke, 1966-, Ken Danziger, Roy Dotrice, 1923-, Jennifer Dundas Lowe, 1971-, Martin Jarvis, 1941- and Paxton Whitehead, 1937- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1911), 1 hour 46 mins
The blowhards, the know-it-alls, the scrupulous, and the impecunious are all targets for Shaw’s incisive wit in his classic satire of the medical profession. A well-respected physician is forced to choose whom he shall save: a bumbling friend or the ne’er-do-well husband of the woman he loves.
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written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1906); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Jane Carr, 1950-, Gregory Cooke, 1966-, Ken Danziger, Roy Dotrice, 1923-, Jennifer Dundas Lowe, 1971-, Martin Jarvis, 1941- and Paxton Whitehead, 1937- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1911), 1 hour 46 mins
Description
The blowhards, the know-it-alls, the scrupulous, and the impecunious are all targets for Shaw’s incisive wit in his classic satire of the medical profession. A well-respected physician is forced to choose whom he shall save: a bumbling friend or the ne’er-do-well husband of the woman he loves.
Date Written / Recorded
1906, 1998-12
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jane Carr, 1950-, Gregory Cooke, 1966-, Ken Danziger, Roy Dotrice, 1923-, Jennifer Dundas Lowe, 1971-, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Paxton Whitehead, 1937-
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Jane Carr, 1950-, Gregory Cooke, 1966-, Ken Danziger, Roy Dotrice, 1923-, Jennifer Dundas Lowe, 1971-, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Paxton Whitehead, 1937-, George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Date Published / Released
1911, 2000
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Mr. Danby, Redpenny, Leo Schutzmacher, Sir Colenso Ridgeon, Mrs. Dubedat, Sir Ralph Bloomfield Bonington, Newspaper Man, Sir Patrick Campbell, Emmy, Walpole, Louis Dubedat
Genre
Comedy
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Fallen Angels
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1925); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946- and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1925), 1 hour 32 mins
Julia and Fred and Willy and Jane are happily married and the best of friends, until a postcard arrives with news of the imminent arrival of a certain handsome Frenchman. Gay, debonair, and utterly sophisticated.
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1925); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946- and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1925), 1 hour 32 mins
Description
Julia and Fred and Willy and Jane are happily married and the best of friends, until a postcard arrives with news of the imminent arrival of a certain handsome Frenchman. Gay, debonair, and utterly sophisticated.
Date Written / Recorded
1925, 1994-02-09
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946-, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-
Author / Creator
John de Lancie, 1948-, Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946-, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1925, 2001
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Julia Sterroll, Saunders, Jane Banbury, William Banbury, Maurice Duclos, Fred Sterroll
Genre
Comedy
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