The Grass Harp

Summary: 1957 Associated Television production for ITV of The Grass Harp, a novel-turned-staged-play by Truman Capote.
Theatre play: The Grass Harp by Truman Capote [more information]
Play synopsis: Novel (later turned into a stage play by the author) about an orphaned boy and two elderly ladies who observe life from a tree. Setting: southern states of the USA. They eventually leave their temporary retreat to make amends with each other and other members of society.
Production history: Capote turned his 1951 novel of this name into a stage play which opened in March 1952 at Broadway’s Martin Beck Theatre. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grass_Harp#Play
Date of transmission: Wednesday 11 December 1957
Time: 8.30-10.00pm
Series: Play of the Week
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated Television (ATV, 1955-1982)

Director

Peter Potter

Producer

Peter Potter

Playwright

Truman Capote

Adapted for Television by

Rita Greer Allen (1918-2010)

Sets / Settings

Paul Mayo

Cast

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