The Show-off
by George Kelly
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the blend of British and American comedic styles in the play. Many find it modern and timely, despite some dated references. The strong translation and introduction by Dr. Mostafa Mahmoud are also noted as highlights, although not all viewers are passionate about the theatre format itself.
Synopsis
Heywood Broun writes in the preface: I might as well begin boldly and say "The Show-Off" is the best comedy which has yet been written by an American. 129 pgs.
Includes scene design ground plan.
Press Reviews
"The Show-Off is one of the 20th century's greatest comedies and a dissection of the hilarity and pathos of family life with which any audience can identify. The play is a feast for actors."
— Nicholas Martin, Director
Publication
The Show-off is a American comedy play written by George Kelly and published by Samuel French in New York (1924).
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Samuel French Theater Bookshop
Samuel French · 1924 · 132 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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