A general living in the French countryside disdains modern life and wants to restore the glory of France. The play opened in New York on December 8, 1959, at the Anta Theatre, starring Rex Harrison, Natasha Parry and Roddy McDowall, in a production directed by Peter Brook. (Brook was Parry's husband. Unfortunately, the book misspells Parry's name as Perry.) Translated from the French and adapted by Lucienne Hill. 8vo., 121 pages. Wrinkles on front paste down (a production error) and scratch on rear cover. Otherwise, about Near Fine in a white dust jacket with slightly toned spine and creased, closed tear to rear panel. SCARCE. Seller Inventory # 829

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Title: The Fighting Cock

Publisher: Coward-McCann, Inc., New York

Publication Date: 1960

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: First Edition.

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