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    In 1961, author J.D. Salinger denied what director permission to direct a stage adaptation of 'The Catcher in the Rye' for Broadway?

    Question #92231. Asked by BRY2K. (Feb 11 08 12:54 PM)


    maninmidohio

    		Elia Kazan asked permission to do Catcher in the Rye on Broadway. Salinger's reply was, 'I cannot give my permission. I fear Holden wouldn't like it.'

    http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/salinger.htm

    Feb 11 08, 1:07 PM

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