Miss Isobel
Miss Isobel is a 1957 play by Michael Plant and Dennis Webb.
Premise[edit]
An elderly lady regresses to her childhood.
Background[edit]
It was originally written by Australian Michael Plant. It was optioned in 1955 by actor Paul Douglas who called it a play "filled with great charm" and he wanted Helen Hayes to star.[1] The script had originally been sent to Douglas as a TV show.[2]
In 1956 producer Leonard Stillman read the play and became enthusiastic. In December of that year he took over the option from Douglas. The play had been co written by a 48 year old Yorkshireman, Dennis Webb. Shirley Booth became attached to star.[3][4] Darryl Richard played the role of Robin in the Broadway play.[5]
Sir Cedric Hardwicke signed to direct. There was film interest in the play.[6] The budget of the Broadway production was $120,000.[3]
The play debuted on Broadway in December 1957. Brooks Atkinson of the New York Times said the play was "difficult to like".[7] It ran for 53 performances and is considered a flop.
References[edit]
- ^ Looking at Hollywood: Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra Given Room to Vie in Singing Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune 26 Dec 1955: b20.
- ^ Drama: TV Supplies Skelton With Dramatic Feature; Douglas to Stage Play Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 17 Jan 1956: A7.
- ^ a b The Long, Long Trail To Broadway: The Long, Long Trail to Broadway By GILBERT MILLSTEIN. New York Times 22 Dec 1957: 123.
- ^ 'STAY AWAY JOE' NEARING STAGE: New York Times14 Mar 1957: 34.
- ^ "Darryl Richard". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ ON LOCAL FILM FRONTS By A.H. WEILER. New York Times 27 Oct 1957: X7.
- ^ Theatre: 'Miss Isobel': Shirley Booth Stars in Play at Royale By BROOKS ATKINSON. New York Times 27 Dec 1957: 22.
External links[edit]
- Miss Isobel at the Internet Broadway Database
- Miss Isobel at the Playbill Vault
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