Olive H. Prouty Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
OLIVE H. PROUTY
Born: January 10, 1882 in Worcester, Massachusetts
Died: March 24, 1974 in Brookline, Massachusetts
Biography
Olive Higgins Prouty (1882-1974) wrote two books turned into major films: Stella Dallas (1923, made into a stage and two film versions, the latter starring Barbara Stanwyck); and Now Voyager (1941, a 1942 film starring Bette Davis). Prouty, a philanthropist, was a patron to young poet Sylvia Plath. The character Philomena Guinea in Plath's The Bell Jar (1963), is said to be based on Prouty. A volume of her poetry, Between the Barnacles and the Blueberries, was published posthumously.
1942-Now,-Voyager (Writer), 1990-Stella (Writer), 1937-Stella-Dallas (Writer), 1956-Teledrama (Writer), 1956-Lux-Video-Theatre (Writer), 1925-Stella-Dallas (Writer)
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OLIVE H. PROUTY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 42820Card signed by Olive Higgins Prouty, including her notable work Stella Dallas in the signature as "Olive Higgins Prouty/(Stella Dallas)". Prouty, an influential novelist, wrote stories adapted into major films and supported young talents like Sylvia Plath.Price: $100.00
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OLIVE H. PROUTY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/02/1945 - HFSID 201590Handwritten letter discussing her first novel, Bobbie, General Manager, signed by Olive Higgins Prouty. Dated April 2, 1945, it contains reflections on her novel's publication and its editions, sent to "My dear Mr. Roberts" on personal letterhead.
Price: $360.00
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OLIVE H. PROUTY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/30/1938 - HFSID 18601Personal letter by Olive Higgins Prouty is signed "Olive H. Prouty" and dated May 30, 1938. It discusses a table's sale and mentions her sister's travel plans. Prouty authored Now, Voyager and Stella Dallas, influencing literature and film.
Price: $320.00
