The Water Gipsies (novel)
Methuen (UK) (US)Grosset & Dunlap | |
Publication date | 1930 |
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The Water Gipsies is a romantic comedy novel by British writer A. P. Herbert first published in 1930. It portrays the adventures of Jane Bell and her sister Lily, who operate a barge along England's rivers and canals. Jane enjoys several romantic entanglements during the story.
The novel is Herbert's best-known work, and reflected his lifelong love of British waterways.
Adaptations
Film
In 1932 the novel was made into a film directed by
Musical
In 1955 Herbert collaborated with Vivian Ellis to produce a stage musical of the film. The cast included Dora Bryan, Doris Hare and Jerry Verno. It was a success, running for 239 performances.[4]
References
- ISBN 978-0-521-83179-6.
- ISBN 978-1-408-14656-9.
- ^ "The Water Gipsies (1932)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ISBN 978-0-415-96641-2.
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