Time for Elizabeth

Time for Elizabeth
Written by Norman Krasna
Groucho Marx
Date premiered 1947
Original language English

Time for Elizabeth is a play written by Norman Krasna and Groucho Marx.[1]

Krasna and Marx were good friends and Krasna says writing it took 10-15 years.[2]

The original Broadway production was directed by Krasna, starred Otto Kruger and only ran for 8 performances. However film rights were sold to Warner Bros for $500,000.[3][4]

It was adapted for TV in 1964.[5]

References

  1. AT THE THEATRE: OTTO KRUGER APPEARS IN A NEW COMEDY BY NORMAN KRASNA AND GROUCHO MARX By BROOKS ATKINSON. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 28 Sep 1948: 32.
    • McGilligan, Patrick, "Norman Krasna: The Woolworth's Touch", Backstory: Interviews with Screenwriters of Hollywood's Golden Age, University of California Press,1986 p218
  2. Looking at Hollywood: Comedian Marx Sells Self, Play for $500,000! What Fun! Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) [Chicago, Ill] 06 Oct 1955: c5.
  3. Variety February 1949
  4. Time for Elizabeth at IMDB
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