Rare 1952 Acetate Recording CBS Interview ALGONQUIN HOTEL Carroll Case
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The Algonquin Hotel is a historic hotel located at 59 West 44th Street in Manhattan (New York, New York). The hotel has been designated as a New York City Historic Landmark.
The 174-room hotel, opened in 1902, was designed by architect Goldwin Starrett. It was originally conceived as a residential hotel but was quickly converted to a traditional lodging establishment. Its first owner-manager, Frank Case (who bought the hotel in 1927), established many of the hotel's traditions. Perhaps its best-known tradition is hosting literary and theatrical notables, most prominently the members of the Algonquin Round Table.
This historic 1952 2 record, 4-sided acetate features an interview broadcast on CBS (radio or television? I believe television) featuring the story of Ben Bodne, the then-owner of the legendary New York hotel The Algonquin. This interview features the story of the planned 12 short film series of stories regarding The Algonquin which was to be done by Carroll Case, the son of original owner Frank Case. Many of the stories involve the legendary Round Table. In June 1919 the hotel became the site of the daily meetings of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of journalists, authors, publicists and actors who gathered to exchange bon mots over lunch in the main dining room. The group met almost daily for the better part of ten years. Some of the core members of the "Vicious Circle" included Robert Benchley, Heywood Broun, Marc Connelly, Jane Grant, Ruth Hale, George S. Kaufman, Neysa McMein, Dorothy Parker, Harold Ross, Robert E. Sherwood and Alexander Woollcott.
During this interview you can hear the voices of Ben Bodne, Anita Loo (singer - acrtess), Alan Lerner (composer - lyricist), newsman Harry Hirshfield (who explains the rules of sitting in at the Round Table), and a couple hotel employees. It is in wonderfully clean condition. Buyer will include $5 for shipping. Thanks.
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