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This classic French farce was written by Eugene Labishe in 1851 and has inspired numerous stage revivals, a famous silent film, a ballet and a musical comedy. All of these incarnations of An Italian Straw Hat share the basic premise: Fadinard is about to be married when his horse devours a lady’s rare Italian style straw hat. The lady, then demands the hat be replaced–setting off a quest that soon attracts a crowd of followers.
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