Philip Goes Forth

New York: Samuel French, 1931. First Edition. Association Copy, INSCRIBED on the front endpaper in the year of publication by the author to playwright George Middleton: "To / George Middleton / with my best / Sincerely / George Kelly / Santa Monica / April 1931."

Middleton's nephew David's ownership stamp on the front pastedown.

New Jersey-born playwright, director, and producer George Middleton served as president of the Dramatists Guild of America from 1927 to 1929. He is perhaps best remembered today for his instrumental role in creating the Minimum Basic Agreement, a collective bargaining agreement that covers benefits, rights, and protections for Writers Guild of America members. Middleton was also known for his collaborations with Guy Bolton, including the successful 1917 stage comedy "Polly With a Past," basis for the 1920 film adaptation.

Very Good plus, lacking the dust jacket, lightly faded and scuffed, with front board slightly warped.


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