Merton of the Movies
by George S Kaufman, Marc Connelly

Broadway
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Highlights

120 mins 1920s Unit Set/Multiple Settings Period Costumes Comedy

Synopsis

Merton Gill is a store clerk who dreams of being a movie star.

Too bad he can’t act.

Armed with only a striking resemblance to matinée idol Harold Parmalee (and no discernible talent), he’ll take on Hollywood.

In this classic Hollywood satire of the 1920s, star power is as close to impersonation as you can get.

Press Reviews

"The most amusing show of the season."

— Heywood Brown

Characters

Character
Amos G. Gashwiler
Elmer Huff
Tessie Kearns
Casting Director
J. Lester Montague
Sigmond Rosenblatt
Weller
Cameraman
The Montague Girl
Harold Parmalee
Beulah Baxter
Muriel Mercer
Jeff Baird
Mrs. Patterson
Mr. Walberg
Merton Gill

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573612305
ISBN-10 0573612307

Merton of the Movies is a comedy play written by George S Kaufman and published by Samuel French .

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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