Watch the Birdie!
Written byNorman Krasna
Date premiered1964
Original languageEnglish
Genresex comedy

Watch the Birdie! is a 1964 comedy play by Norman Krasna.[1][2]

Plot

A crack legal secretary working for an attorney specializing in divorce cases, Helen is happy in her job until a personable young man appears and offers her the chance to go to Paris as his assistant.

Background

In October 1962 Seven Arts announced they had bought the stage rights and would co produce the play with Fred Coe.[3] In April 1964 Ray Stark of Seven Arts announced he hoped to produce the play next.[4]

In 1964 June it was announced Joan Blondell, Peggy Ann Garner and Alan Alda would appear in a production in Florida.[5]

References

  1. ^ Patrick McGilligan, "Norman Krasna", Backstory: Interviews with Screenwriters of Hollywood's Golden Age, California Press p 217
  2. ^ "Review". Miami Herald. 1964. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  3. ^ MURRAY SCHUMACH (Oct 30, 1962). "FILMMAKER SETS BUSY STAGE ROLE: 7 Arts, as Backer, Differs From MCA on Aloofness". New York Times. p. 30.
  4. ^ LEWIS FUNKE. (Apr 5, 1964). "RIALTO NEWS: RAY STARK: ' Funny Girl' Producer Plans for Future -- Other Items". New York Times. p. X1.
  5. ^ SAM ZOLOTOW (June 12, 1964). "LINCOLN TROUPE WEIGHS 5 PLAYS: 4 Classics Considered for 2d Repertory Season". New York Times. p. 44.

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