ALS signed “GBS,” one page, 4 x 5.75, personal letterhead, August 11, 1938. Shaw writes on dramatic matters to Dr. Szekely in Paris. In part: “They are all equally unsuitable because they were all written with a view to the greatest possible economy in production, and scenarios have to be designed for the greatest possible extravagance. Some of them, lasting 3 hours in presentation, are in one scene, like a Greek tragedy. Next after the two pre-empted by Pascal I should place Androcles & the Lion [written by Shaw in 1912]; but as the lion has a good acting part he has to be a pantomime lion played by an acrobat.” In fine condition, with light toning, scattered soiling, and expected postal processing wear (light postmark touching signature). R&R COA. Featured collection item.
