The Fortune Hunter: A Comedy In Four Acts (1909)

By Winchell Smith

Book Overview

""The Fortune Hunter"" is a comedic play in four acts written by Winchell Smith and first published in 1909. The story revolves around the character of Jack Belmont, a charming and ambitious young man who is determined to marry a wealthy heiress in order to secure his own financial future. He sets his sights on the beautiful but stubborn Consuelo Vanderbilt, who is already engaged to a wealthy Duke. Jack uses his wit and charm to try and win her over, but his plans are complicated by the arrival of his ex-girlfriend, who threatens to ruin everything. As the plot unfolds, the characters engage in a series of hilarious misunderstandings and misadventures, leading to a surprising and satisfying conclusion. ""The Fortune Hunter"" is a witty and entertaining play that explores themes of love, money, and social status, and is sure to delight readers and theater-goers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116400400X
• ISBN13: 9781164004004
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"