Anastasia
by Marcelle Maurette, Guy Bolton
What readers are saying
Readers express a nostalgic fondness for 'Anastasia', particularly highlighting the enjoyable experiences connected to its productions. However, some acknowledge the historical inaccuracies surrounding the story of Anastasia Romanov, which may impact their perception of the play.
Synopsis
This crowd-pleasing classic was made into a film which featured an Oscar-winning performance by Ingrid Bergman who starred as "Anya", the last surviving daughter of Czar Nicholas II of Russia.
Discovered as an amnesiac in a Berlin asylum by former Cossack 'prince' turned-taxi-driver Bounine, Anya is swept into a scheme to exploit the 'heritage' of 10 million pounds being held in trust for any surviving heirs of the Romanoff dynasty.
As the conspiracy prospers, Anya is coached to success but for one last test: the Imperial Grand Empress is alive and her acceptance is essential.
In a famous 'recognition scene' of breathless suspense, Anya meets her grandmother and must convince the dowager that she is the long-lost Royal Princess Anastasia.
Press Reviews
"Theatre with a capital 'T'."
— The New York Daily News
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Publication
Anastasia is a American play written by Marcelle Maurette and published by Samuel French (1983).
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Samuel French · 1983 · 99 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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