John Patrick Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHN PATRICK
Born: May 17, 1905 in Louisville, Kentucky
Died: November 07, 1995 in Florida
John Patrick, born on May 17, 1905, in Louisville, Kentucky, was an accomplished American playwright and screenwriter. Over the course of his prolific career, Patrick left an indelible mark on the American theater and film industry with his keen insights into human nature and his deft, dramatic touch.
One of his most notable achievements came in 1954 with "The Teahouse of the August Moon." This critically acclaimed play won Patrick the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was subsequently adapted into a successful film and a Broadway musical. The story, set in post-WWII Okinawa, skillfully balances humor with deeper commentaries on cultural clashes and American military occupation.
In addition to his work in the theater, Patrick had a successful run in Hollywood. His adaptation of "Three Coins in the Fountain" earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay in 1954.
Another significant contribution came with his 1956 adaptation of "The Curious Savage," a play that continues to be popular in community and regional theaters for its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of humanity. His legacy is cemented by the numerous awards he received and the lasting impact of his plays and screenplays.
One of his most notable achievements came in 1954 with "The Teahouse of the August Moon." This critically acclaimed play won Patrick the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was subsequently adapted into a successful film and a Broadway musical. The story, set in post-WWII Okinawa, skillfully balances humor with deeper commentaries on cultural clashes and American military occupation.
In addition to his work in the theater, Patrick had a successful run in Hollywood. His adaptation of "Three Coins in the Fountain" earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay in 1954.
Another significant contribution came with his 1956 adaptation of "The Curious Savage," a play that continues to be popular in community and regional theaters for its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of humanity. His legacy is cemented by the numerous awards he received and the lasting impact of his plays and screenplays.
1962-The-Main-Attraction (Writer), 1962-Gigot (Writer), 1958-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Month (Writer), 1955-Love-Is-a-Many-Splendored-Thing (Writer), 1954-Three-Coins-in-the-Fountain (Writer), 1954-Crown-Theatre-with-Gloria-Swanson (Writer), 1953-Broadway-Television-Theatre (Writer), 1952-Rebound (Writer), 1948-Enchantment (Writer), 1946-The-Strange-Love-of-Martha-Ivers (Writer), 1938-Up-the-River (Writer), 1938-Battle-of-Broadway (Writer), 1937-Big-Town-Girl (Writer), 1937-Dangerously-Yours (Writer), 1937-Time-Out-for-Romance (Writer), 1937-The-Holy-Terror (Writer), 1949-The-Philco-Goodyear-Television-Playhouse (Writer), 1957-Das-heie-Herz (Writer), 1983-The-Hasty-Heart (Writer), 1960-The-World-of-Suzie-Wong (Writer), 1959-The-David-Niven-Show (Writer), 1958-Some-Came-Running (Writer), 1958-Leave-It-to-Beaver (Writer), 1949-The-Hasty-Heart (Writer), 1938-Mr.-Moto-Takes-a-Chance (Writer), 1937-Born-Reckless (Writer), 1937-Sing-and-Be-Happy (Writer), 1937-Midnight-Taxi (Writer), 1937-One-Mile-from-Heaven (Writer), 1936-Fifteen-Maiden-Lane (Writer), 1936-High-Tension (Writer), 1936-Educating-Father (Writer), 1975-Something-Wonderful-Happens-Every-Spring (Writer), 1968-Eine-etwas-sonderbare-Dame (Writer), 1967-Das-kleine-Teehaus (Writer), 1958-ITV-Play-of-the-Week (Writer), 1956-The-Teahouse-of-the-August-Moon (Writer), 1947-Second-Chance (Writer), 1947-Framed (Writer), 1938-Five-of-a-Kind (Writer), 1955-Das-heie-Herz (Writer), 1982-Das-heie-Herz (Writer), 1978-Love-Is-a-Time-of-Day (Writer), 1974-The-Small-Miracle (Writer), 1968/I-The-Shoes-of-the-Fisherman (Writer), 1957-Les-Girls (Writer), 1956-Daniel-Boone,-Trail-Blazer (Writer), 1956-High-Society (Writer), 1953-The-President's-Lady (Writer), 1938-International-Settlement (Writer), 1936-36-Hours-to-Kill (Writer)
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JOHN PATRICK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/20/1973 - HFSID 190141Playwright John Patrick sends an autograph letter of apology Autograph Letter Signed: "John Patrick", 1p, 8½x11 on personal letterhead. Hasty Hill Farm, 1973 November 20. To: "Dear Mr. Stanhope".
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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JOHN PATRICK - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 79360John Patrick inscribes his signature to a fan in blue ink. Inscribed signature: "To Kayo/John Patrick", 4¼x3 card.
Price: $80.00
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JOHN PATRICK - SELF-CARICATURE SIGNED - HFSID 16069John Patrick signs and draws a self-portrait in ink of him as a monkey reading his plays. Self-caricature signed: "Self portrait/[drawing]/John Patrick", 5½x8¾ piece of paper.
Price: $220.00
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JOHN PATRICK - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 23050John Patrick signs a typescript from Act Two of The Teahouse of the August Moon. Typescript signed: "Good luck!/John Patrick", 8½x11. Excerpt from Act Two of The Teahouse of the August Moon.
Price: $90.00
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JOHN PATRICK - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 169099John Patrick signs a typescript from his play The Teahouse of the August Moon. Typescript signed: "Best wishes/John Patrick", 8½x11. From his play, The Teahouse of the August Moon.
Price: $90.00
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JOHN PATRICK - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 224855John Patrick signs a typescript from his play The Teahouse of the August Moon. Typescript signed: "good luck!/John Patrick", 8½x11. From Act Three of his play, The Teahouse of the August Moon.
Price: $90.00
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ARTHUR MILLER - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 181290First Day Cover honoring the American Farmer signed by six American literary greats.
Price: $280.00