Leonard Gershe

Leonard Gershe
Born in New York City, Leonard Gershe made his Broadway debut as a lyricist for the 1950 revue Alive and Kicking. He wrote the book for Harold Rome's musical stage adaptation of Destry Rides Again in 1959, and in 1969 a play, Butterflies are Free. Later Gershe wrote another play, Snacks. He wrote the lyrics for the 'Born in a Trunk' sequence from the Judy Garland/James Mason musical A Star Is Born. In the 1950s, Gershe wrote ten scripts for the Ann Sothern sitcom Private Secretary. He also wrote a number of episodes of The Lucy Show. His screen credits include Funny Face, 40 Carats, and Butterflies Are Free.Perform Leonard Gershe
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Destry Rides Again
Multiple Authors
Full-Length Musical, DramaDestry Rides Again
Leonard Gershe ,Harold Rome , Max Brand
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 3w, 4m plus ensemble
A whoopin', shootin', hollerin' firecracker of a show! Destry Rides Again is based on the novel by Max Brand and the celebrated 1939 movie western starring Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart.
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Butterflies Are Free
Leonard Gershe
Full-Length Play, ComedyLoading...
Butterflies Are Free
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 2w, 2m
This charming romantic comedy—about a young blind man, his overprotective mother and the free-spirited actress who wins his heart—inspired a hit movie starring Goldie Hawn.
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Destry Rides Again
Multiple Authors
Full-Length Musical, DramaDestry Rides Again
Leonard Gershe ,Harold Rome , Max Brand
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 3w, 4m plus ensemble
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Butterflies Are Free
Leonard Gershe
Full-Length Play, ComedyButterflies Are Free
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 2w, 2m