The Naked Genius

The Naked Genius is a 1943 American play written by Gypsy Rose Lee, produced by Mike Todd and starring Joan Blondell as Honey Bee Carroll. The play was performed 36 times between 21 October and 20 November in 1943 at the Plymouth Theatre.

Fox bought the film rights for $150,000.[1]

The play was later adapted into the 1946 film Doll Face directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Carmen Miranda and Vivian Blaine.

References
  1. LOOKING BACKWARD AT THE 1943-44 SEASON: Being a Summary and Many Figures of the Year's Activities New York Times 4 June 1944: X1.


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