{"product_id":"13600-gershwin-ira-gershwin-george-autograph-letter-mentioning-lady-be-good-foggy-day-and-funny-face","title":"Gershwin, Ira. (1896–1983) [Gershwin, George. (1898–1937)] Autograph Letter Mentioning Lady Be Good, Foggy Day and Funny Face","description":"Autograph letter from the American lyricist dated April 22, 1957 to a Miss [Madge] Rogers, mentioning the Gershwin brothers' 1924 musical \u003ci\u003eLady Be Good\u003c\/i\u003e, their song \u003ci\u003eA Foggy Day\u003c\/i\u003e, and the new Audrey Hepburn film \u003ci\u003eFunny Face, \u003c\/i\u003efeaturing several Gershwin songs. Writing on his Beverly Hills letterhead, Gershwin also mentions the ongoing renovation of his house there.  2pp. (recto\/verso). In fine condition and sold together with the original transmissal envelope.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eText, in part: \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.42857;\"\u003e\"Thank you for the photographs of your charming town; also for the interesting review of 'Lady Be Good.' I'd heard vaguely that a company had revived that show but have had no official confirmation. However, when you tell me they've had difficulty finding a London theatre, I imagine it wasn't too commercial a project and the show has probably closed by now - although I hope, of course, that it's still around somewhere... I'm surprised that 'A Foggy Day' is rarely, if ever, played - since you say you've never heard it. There have been many recordings. As for 'Funny Face': The film doesn't use the original story (just as well) but does include six of our songs. It received unanimously good notices in New York and is a big hit there. I imagine London will see it shortly and should you get to see it, I'm sure you'll find it enjoyable.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093523386527,"sku":"13600","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Gershwin_2C_Ira_als_13600139.jpg?v=1722188590","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/13600-gershwin-ira-gershwin-george-autograph-letter-mentioning-lady-be-good-foggy-day-and-funny-face","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}