Merrily We Roll Along - 1934 Play
by Moss Hart, George S Kaufman

Name: Merrily We Roll Along - 1934 Play
Brand: Moss Hart
SKU: 9780573696770
Rating: 3.65 (56 reviews)

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Highlights

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Large Cast

American Historical

What readers are saying

Readers express a mix of admiration and confusion regarding this play. Many appreciate the deep themes of friendship and the trade-offs of success, while others find it less engaging than the musical adaptation. Some note its emotional weight and the clever reverse storytelling, although a few mention it can be a bit corny or sad.

Deep themes of friendshipClever reverse storytellingEngaging and thought-provokingGreat character insightsLess engaging than the musicalA bit corny and confusing

Synopsis

By means of a series of scenes shown in reverse chronological order, we are permitted to see the steps by which a young and ambitious playwright became merely a materialistic symbol of success.