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James A. Michener won the Pulitzer Prize in 1948 for his book "Tales of the South Pacific".
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∙ 13y agoJames Michener won the 1948 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel Tales of the South Pacific.
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What 1940s Pulitzer Prize winning book was made into movie?
Two 1940s-era Pulitzer Prize-winning books became major motion pictures. The first was John Steinbeck's novel, The Grapes of Wrath, which won the 1940 Pulitzer Prize; the second was James Michener's novel, Tales of the South Pacific, which won the 1948 Pulitzer.
When was Tales of the South Pacific created?
Tales of the South Pacific was created on 1947-01-28.
Why is south pacific the musical famous?
South Pacific which was based on the book Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener opened on Broadway in 1949. It was considered progressive at that time in the way it explored the issue of racial prejudice in the song "You Have To Be Carefully Taught".South Pacific won the Pulitzer Prize for Best Drama in 1950. In addition, it won the Tony Award for Best Musical, the Tony Award for Best Composer & Lyricist, and the Tony Award for Best Author. For information about the upcoming limited engagement revival of South Pacific in New York City go to www.musical-theater-kids.com/south-pacific.html
What has the author Alice Inez Hames written?
Alice Inez Hames has written: 'Folk tales of the South Pacific' -- subject(s): Tales
What is the name of the widow's prize rooster in The Canterbury Tales?
The widow's prize rooster in The Canterbury Tales is named Chanticleer.
When was South-African Folk-Tales created?
South-African Folk-Tales was created in 1910.
Who are the 10 people who have won the nobel or Pulitzer prize?
Here are some examples of individuals who have won either the Nobel Prize or the Pulitzer Prize: Albert Einstein - Nobel Prize in Physics Toni Morrison - Pulitzer Prize in Fiction Malala Yousafzai - Nobel Peace Prize Bob Dylan - Nobel Prize in Literature Barack Obama - Nobel Peace Prize Please note that there are many other recipients of these prestigious awards.
What are the ratings and certificates for Tales of the South Seas - 1998?
Tales of the South Seas - 1998 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:12
Who published tales of Spanish atrocities in Cuba in an effort to inflame American war?
Both William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.
Where is movie south pacific set?
The play is, they say, "set on two islands in the South Pacific" but it appears they're never mentioned by name in the script. It is based on the book "Tales of the South Pacific.' I found this however, says it was filmed in Hawaii. Read >> The motion picture adaptation of Roger and Hammerstein's musical "South Pacific" was filmed on the island of Kauai using often peculiar color filters which distract from the beauty of the islands. The film has an all-star cast featuring Rossano Brazzi and Mitzi Gaynor in the lead roles. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, but won only for Best Sound.
What female singer sang the song you are going to wash this man right your of your hair?
This is a song from South Pacific sung by Nellie Forbush (played by Mary Martin) the female lead. South Pacific was a 1949 Broadway musical. Music by Richard Rogers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein ll. The basis of the story was from a book by James Michener 'Tales of the South Pacific'. There were nine productions between 1949 and 2009 between Broadway, the London West End and films. It won awards for best musical, best author and best original score
Who was awarded the last Nobel Prize for literature?
According to Wikipedia, Mo Yan, a Chinese man,won the last nobel prize for Literature. His citation: "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary".
