GEORGE S. KAUFMAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/29/1923 - HFSID 251660
Price: $400.00
GEORGE S. KAUFMAN
The playwright sends a typed letter asking for information on when Miss Draper will be
in New York so he can write a story on her.
Typed Letter Signed: "Geo. S. Kaufman", 1p, 8½x11. New York City, New York, 1923
January 29. On his personal letterhead to Mr. Pond. In full: "The next time Miss Draper
appears here, I would like to write a story about her. Will you let me know a couple of weeks in
advance? Thank you. Sincerely," The winner of two Pulitzer Prizes (Of Thee I Sing, 1932 and
You Can't Take It With You, 1937), George S. Kaufman (1889-1961) brought satirical,
hilarious dialogue to his collaborations and his own plays, including Strike Up the Band,
and screenplays (Animal Crackers, A Night at the Opera). Kaufman, who often collaborated
with such noted American writers as Moss Hart and Edna Ferber, wrote Silk Stockings with
Abe Burrows in 1955. His other New York shows include I'd Rather Be Right (11/37-7/38)
and Of Mice & Men (opened in 1937). Lightly creased not near signature. ¼x½ inch paper
loss at upper left margin. Received stamp at upper right. Otherwise, fine condition.
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