Speech written for Mrs. Patrick Campbell, 1928.

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Speech written for Mrs. Patrick Campbell, 1928.

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Original autograph manuscript of the speech Shaw wrote for Mrs. Campbell, who read it at the dinner given in honor of J.T. Grein, the founder of the Independent Theatre of the 90's, by the O.P. Club in 1928. Except for two quotations, this has never been printed. Gives a short history of the founding of the independent theater; how Mrs. Pat Campbell received her first chance to star; Grein's subterfuges to produce plays without money, etc. Written entirely in Shaw's own hand, on 9 quarto sheets. Typewritten transcription also included on 4 quarto sheets. Housed in modern slipcase.

2 items ; 26 cm.

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Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

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Grein, Jack Thomas, 1862-1935

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Campbell, Patrick, Mrs., 1865-1940

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