When Blanche met Brando
Subtitle: the scandalous story of "A streetcar named Desire"
By: Sam Staggs.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9780312321642
Subjects: Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983.; Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983 -- Film and video adaptations.; Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983 -- Stage history.; Leigh, Vivien, 1913-1967.; Brando, Marlon.; Streetcar named Desire (Motion picture); Film adaptations -- History and criticism.; New Orleans (La.) -- In motion pictures.; New Orleans (La.) -- In literature.
Description: The story behind the creation of Tennessee Williams's iconic play is partially drawn from interviews with surviving live performance cast members, shares insights into the connection between Vivien Leigh's personal life and the role of Blanche, and traces the history of the play's adaptation to film.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.