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Gershwin, Ira. (1896–1983) [Gershwin, George. (1898–1937)]. Autograph Letter Mentioning Lady Be Good, Foggy Day and Funny Face. Autograph letter from the American lyricist dated April 22, 1957 to a Miss [Madge] Rogers, mentioning the Gershwin brothers' 1924 musical Lady Be Good, their song A Foggy Day, and the new Audrey Hepburn film Funny Face, featuring several Gershwin songs. Writing on his Beverly Hills letterhead, Gershwin also mentions the ongoing renovation of his house there. 2pp. (recto/verso). In fine condition and sold together with the original transmissal envelope.
Text, in part: "Thank you for the photographs of your charming town; also for the interesting review of 'Lady Be Good.' I'd heard vaguely that a company had revived that show but have had no official confirmation. However, when you tell me they've had difficulty finding a London theatre, I imagine it wasn't too commercial a project and the show has probably closed by now - although I hope, of course, that it's still around somewhere... I'm surprised that 'A Foggy Day' is rarely, if ever, played - since you say you've never heard it. There have been many recordings. As for 'Funny Face': The film doesn't use the original story (just as well) but does include six of our songs. It received unanimously good notices in New York and is a big hit there. I imagine London will see it shortly and should you get to see it, I'm sure you'll find it enjoyable."
Gershwin, Ira. (1896–1983) [Gershwin, George. (1898–1937)]. Autograph Letter Mentioning Lady Be Good, Foggy Day and Funny Face. Autograph letter from the American lyricist dated April 22, 1957 to a Miss [Madge] Rogers, mentioning the Gershwin brothers' 1924 musical Lady Be Good, their song A Foggy Day, and the new Audrey Hepburn film Funny Face, featuring several Gershwin songs. Writing on his Beverly Hills letterhead, Gershwin also mentions the ongoing renovation of his house there. 2pp. (recto/verso). In fine condition and sold together with the original transmissal envelope.
Text, in part: "Thank you for the photographs of your charming town; also for the interesting review of 'Lady Be Good.' I'd heard vaguely that a company had revived that show but have had no official confirmation. However, when you tell me they've had difficulty finding a London theatre, I imagine it wasn't too commercial a project and the show has probably closed by now - although I hope, of course, that it's still around somewhere... I'm surprised that 'A Foggy Day' is rarely, if ever, played - since you say you've never heard it. There have been many recordings. As for 'Funny Face': The film doesn't use the original story (just as well) but does include six of our songs. It received unanimously good notices in New York and is a big hit there. I imagine London will see it shortly and should you get to see it, I'm sure you'll find it enjoyable."