Tea Party

London: British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC], 1965. Draft script for the 1965 BBC television movie "Tea Party," adapted by Pinter from his 1963 short story. The film first aired live on March 25, 1965 on the BBC program "The Largest Theatre in the World." INSCRIBED by screenwriter Pinter on that day: "March 25th 1965 / To Peter Colin Holder / Congratulations on being born! / Hooray! / Lots of Love / Harold Pinter."

The story of an industrial tycoon who comes to believe that his new secretary, second wife, and brother-in-law are all conspiring against him, to the point where his health is affected by the conviction.

Blue titled wrappers, lacking the rear wrapper. Front wrapper present but detached, with a credit for screenwriter Pinter. Title page present, also with a credit for screenwriter Pinter. 59 leaves, mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine, side stapled, front wrapper Very Good.

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