Willa Cather's Paul's Case

Year of Publication
1980
Publication Type
Screenplay
Language
English
Contributors Author: Ron Cowan
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Abstract
The film adaptation of the 1905 short story in which Paul (Eric Roberts), a disaffected teen, disinterested in his studies at Pittsburgh Central High School, and fascinated with the arts and artists. After stealing $3,000 to finance a lavish New York weekend, Paul learns that his theft has made Pittsburgh newspapers and commits suicide.
Notes
Based on the story by Willa Cather (1873-1947). After Willa Cather saw the 1934 film version of her novella, The Lost Lady, she forbade any future dramatization of her work. However, when her work became public domain, PBS included it in their The American Short Story series. Directed by Lamont Johnson, Willa Cather’s Paul’s Case was filmed in Saratoga Springs, New York, in December 1978, and also starred Eric Roberts and Michael Higgins.
Author Biography

Ron Cowen (1944- ), born in Cincinnati, is a television writer and producer, best known for Sisters and Queer as Folk.

Time
1900s
Published
unpublished
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