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The grass harp opened on november 2, 1971 at the martin beck theatre. The broadway production opened on november 2, 1971, and closed after seven performances. The grass harp was directed by charles matthau, the son of walter matthau. The grass harp film wikipedia the grass harp is a 1995 american comedydrama film based on the novella by truman capote. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The grass harp vintage international series by truman capote. The main characters of this fiction, short stories story are. Buy the grass harp by truman capote from waterstones today.
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