Selling the Bird: Richard Walton Tully's "The Bird of Paradise" and the Dynamics of Theatrical Commodification

This article examines Richard Walton Tully's forgotten play "The Bird of Paradise" (1912) that became a major box-office success for over twelve years before being forced to close due to alleged plagiarism. The play is set in 1890s Hawaii and was a major influence in popularizing Hawa...

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