The Sea Horse
by Edward J Moore

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Synopsis

Full Length Drama

Characters: 1 male 1 female Interior set

Originally produced at New York's Circle Rep this tender ribald and complex love story is set in a waterfront bar where seaman Harry Bales spends his shore leave.

"The Sea Horse" is run by Gertrude Blum with whom Harry enjoys a purely physical relationship; they have never shared their private yearnings.

Gertrude has encased her heart behind a facade of toughness following a failed marriage.

Now Harry has

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"I was touched close to tears."

— The Village Voice

"A must! An incredible love story. A beautiful play!"

— Newhouse Newspapers

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2010
Binding Paperback
Edition Illustrated
Pages 68
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573616013
ISBN-10 0573616019
LCCN 79112053
LCC PS3563.O615 S4 1979
DCC 812/.5/4

The Sea Horse is a American play written by Edward J Moore and published by Samuel French in New York (2010).

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