Item 149 - Correspondence relating to Edward Choate and Arthur Shields' production of Paul Vincent Carroll's play 'Kindred'.

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Correspondence relating to Edward Choate and Arthur Shields' production of Paul Vincent Carroll's play 'Kindred'. Includes correspondence between Edward Choate and Paul Vincent Carroll and Carroll's American agent Richard J. Madden. In letter dated 1 January 1938 (This is almost certainly a typing error and should read 1 January 1939) from Edward Choate addressed to Paul Vincent Carroll, Choate writes ' "Boss" Shields has brought me the gratifying news that you are willing to consider seriously my desire to serve as the producer of your next play in America.' Also includes letters attempting to secure financing for the production for example a letter dated 28 February 1939 from Edward Choate addressed to stage and screen actor Joe Calleia, Choate writes 'I have been very lucky in securing the rights to a new play called "Kindred" by Paul Vincent Carroll, the author of "Shadow and Substance and "The White Steed". I imagine you know that those plays have been two of the biggest hits of the past two seasons...Joe, I am shamelessly approaching everybody I ever knew for help with the financing.' and goes on to write 'what I really want you to do is to let me know if you have any connections out there [in Hollywood] which would enable you to raise a few hundred dollars to invest in Kindred.' Also includes a letter dated 4 March 1939 from Edward Choate addressed to Arthur Shields at the Hotel Whitby, New York, N.Y. in which Choate writes 'this will our verbal understanding that you are to be associated with me in the American production of Paul Vincent Carroll's 'Kindred' which you were instrumental in securing for me. You will participate in the net profits from the production to the extent of one fifth of the producer's share...' Also includes correspondence with various actors who were approached to play the lead in the production including Robert Donat, John Gielgud and Burgess Meredith.

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