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Patrick, John was born on May 17, 1903 in Louisville. Son of John Francis and Myrtle (Osborne) Goggan.
(In the tradition of old-fashioned limericks, the late Pul...)
In the tradition of old-fashioned limericks, the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author, John Patrick penned this delightful collection of lyrical poetry that is guaranteed to stretch even the wildest of imaginations. More than a compilation of naughty songs, Dirty Ditties is a hilarious look at such subjects as sin, virtue, greed, divorce, fame, hope, love, maturity, food, weight and royalty. No stone is left unturned as Patrick's ditties poke fun at everything from big bottoms and bubble butts to cleavage, chauvinists and conception. Dirty Ditties is a rapturous rhyming escapade sure to make even the most reserved listeners blush.
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(for a cast of 5 men and 6 women. Mrs. Savage has been lef...)
for a cast of 5 men and 6 women. Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it. These latter, knowing that the widow's wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of it, commit her to a "sanatorium" hoping to "bring her to her senses." But Mrs. Savage is determined to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams. In the sanatorium she meets various social misfits, men and women who just cannot adjust themselves to life, people who need the help Mrs. Savage can provide. In getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them and plans to spend the rest of her life as one of them. But when the doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. The self-seeking stepchildren are driven to distraction by their vain efforts to browbeat Mrs. Savage, but she preserves her equanimity and leads them on a merry chase. At last her friends conspire to get rid of her stepchildren, and through their simple belief in the justice of her cause, they enable Mrs. Savage to carry out her plans. The last scene, a farewell party, is a delightful fantasy where each "guest" in the sanatorium realizes at last some hopeless dream for something he was never able to realize. The dominant mood is high comedy, and the audience is left with a feeling that the neglected virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems motivated at times only by greed and dishonesty.
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(The Teahouse of the August Moon is a 1956 American comedy...)
The Teahouse of the August Moon is a 1956 American comedy play satirizing the U.S. occupation and Americanization of the island of Okinawa following the end of World War II in 1945. It was later made into a motion picture starring Glenn Ford and Marlon Brando. John Patrick wrote this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Broadway play of 1953. The play was, in turn, adapted from a 1951 novel by Vern J. Schneider.
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(The play, written in 1961 by John Patrick, Everybody Love...)
The play, written in 1961 by John Patrick, Everybody Loves Opal is a fantastic "comedy of errors" in which the kind-hearted Opal is taken on by swindlers. The end comes as a surprise to everyone.
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(1963 - May - 1st Edition - Belmont - #L92565 - Paperback ...)
1963 - May - 1st Edition - Belmont - #L92565 - Paperback - The Main Attraction - By John Patrick - Novelization by Steve Michaels - John Patrick is a Pulitzer Prize Winner - Movie Tie In - MGM - Stars: Pat Boone, Nancy Kwan - VG Condition - Collectible
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Book annotation not available for this title. Title: The Curious Savage Author: Patrick, John Publisher: Dramatist's Play Service Publication Date: 2000/11/01 Number of Pages: Binding Type: PAPERBACK Library of Congress:
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Patrick, John was born on May 17, 1903 in Louisville. Son of John Francis and Myrtle (Osborne) Goggan.
Student private schools. Student, Holy Cross College, New Orleans. Student, St. Edwards College, Austin, Texas.
Student, St. Mary's Seminary, LaPorte, Texas. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Baldwin-Wallace College, 1972. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Canisius College, 1982.
Summer student, Harvard University, 1982. Summer student, Columbia University, 1982.
Radio writer, NBC, San Francisco, 1933-1936. Freelance writer, Hollywood, California, 1936-1938.
(The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright presents a hilariou...)
(1963 - May - 1st Edition - Belmont - #L92565 - Paperback ...)
(In the tradition of old-fashioned limericks, the late Pul...)
(The play, written in 1961 by John Patrick, Everybody Love...)
(The Teahouse of the August Moon is a 1956 American comedy...)
(Book annotation not available for this title. Title: The ...)
(Adapted from the novel by Vern Sneider. This 1954 Pulitze...)
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(Book by John Patrick, Patrick, John)
(for a cast of 5 men and 6 women. Mrs. Savage has been lef...)
(Week beginning March 22, 1954. Starring David Wayne and J...)
(7 3/4 x 5 x 1/4 inch; 3.5 ounces; 94 pages)
(Book by John Patrick)
(Book by John Patrick)
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Served as captain with American Field Service, India, Burma, 1942-1944.