A small archive mainly involving correspondence with translator, Edward Marsh.

Author: 
Marc Camoletti, French playwright, best known for "Boeing-Boeing":
Publication details: 
1957-61.
£220.00
SKU: 13096

Total: 6 items, 1957-1961.One substantial ALS from Marc Camoletti to Edward Marsh, translator, 2pp. 4to, 25 Jan. 1957, in French, discussing previous meetings (including the "Bar du Scribe"), explaining why he can't make up his mind about the production of "Boeing-Boeing" in England [ran for a long time from1962], and suggesting a way forward with others of his works.Two substantial copy TLs from Edward Marsh to Camoletti,1960 &1961, in French, (1960) discussing what is being done about the rights to Camoletti's works [not named, but "Boeing-Boeing"], with references to Madame Andras and "chez Marton", agents, and (1961) responding to Marton's information that the rights have gone to Paramount, but suggesting the rights might be separated for "la scène londonienne". He discusses the parts of John Gale, impresario, and Marton, agent, in the deal and promises an excellent mise-en-scène and fine actors.WITH:Copy TL from Marsh to Madame Andras, 1960[1961?], saying he has been in touch with John Gale, impresario, about "Boeing-Boeing", and wondering if, with Henry Sherek in Africa, the English rights could be offered to John Gale. WITH: TNS from Marta Andras of George Marton Plays, International Copyright Agency, 1961[1960?], telling Marsh she's sent a copy of "Boeing-Boeing" to John Gale, impresario. AND: Typescript, one page, 4to, with synoptic biographies of Marc Camoletti and Marcel Achard.