THE STORY: Mimi Ralston, a wealthy and much-married divorcee, is giving a party in honor of the reputedly formidable parents of her daughter's fianc. Typically she engages a stunt "waiter" to insult her guests and, specifically, to spill soup on the stuffed-shirt Calthorpes. But her daughter, Edie, fearing that her mother would never be able to stomach her future in-laws, has hired two actors to impersonate them - which works fine until the real Calthorpes arrive on the scene with their son. Thereafter the mistaken identities (and the fun) proliferate, until all is in a state of hilarious confusion. Fortunately things are eventually set straight, as is Edie - who learns some lessons in love and life which spare her from what could have been a most unhappy fate.

A delightful family comedy, filled with the whimsy and warm-hearted humor so characteristic of the work of this famous and beloved playwright.

Publisher

Dramatists Play Service Inc.

Format

Play

Binding

Softcover

ISBN

9780822202264

Stock code

9780822202264

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