The Senator's Shadow

N.p. N.p., 1948. Draft script for an unproduced musical. Several annotations in manuscript ink throughout.

Originally published in the Saturday Evening Post, and based on a short story by Dana Burnet. A senator is slated to give the keynote speech at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, with many young people in attendance to protest the war. Following the advice of his assistant, he ends up giving a speech from his heart, and ends up nominated for president.

Set in Philadelphia.

Rust titled wrappers. Title page present, dated June 1948, with credits for playwright Dana Burnet, and librettist Shirley Solomon. 120 leaves, with last page of text numbered 7:3. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads.

[Book #141028]