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The Playgoer

In the human species the male is more logical than the female. He is also more zoological. Beyond that the contrast ceases, for both are descended from the ape, both think they could write a great book if they only had the time, and both think they could act if they only had the opportunity. The following are typical extracts from any prominent producer's correspondence.

"Dear Mr. Cambell :-

"I am the greatest actor since David Garrick and the greatest singer since Caruso . . ."

"My Dear Mr. Cambell :-

"My mother and all my friends say I was born to be a dancer, that my talent is obvious. I have had no stage experience, but I know my forte, doing classical ballet to Swing, would be most effective . . ."

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"Dear Mr. Cambell :-

"I have composed many tunes for our annual college musicals and am about to receive offers from Hollywood though I will not graduate until June . . ."

"Dear Mr. Cambell :-

"I hear you're a swell gent and would love to work for you. I'm a singer as you've probably guessed already, but it's not my voice that puts over songs. It's my personality-with a big plus. I've real blonde hair, baby blue eyes, and stand five feet two in my kimono . . ."

"Mr. Cambell, Sir :-

"When you get to be as old as I am you'll know something about life too. I have written many plays and am sending one which is a sure smash hit. I wrote the girl's part especially for Lynn Fontanne, and the man's for Cantor. Can't you see it? What a combination!

"One thing I insist on; I always do my own directing. Aside from that you may have a free hand. I tell you this show is terrific, sure-fire. It's a superb mixture of pathos and comedy. You can't miss and I am sending it to you first because I know you can tell the real thing when you see it.

"I always write my own gags; they are absolutely new, and so is the theme of the play. Just drop me a line and we'll arrange about contracts and picture rights.

"Please note the enclosed script is copyrighted . . ."

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