Some have speculated that the male lead in this play was based on Alexander Bell.
Some have speculated that the male lead in this play was based on Alexander Bell. Its preface expresses the author's distaste at the mangling of the English language, thus explaining the profession of one of its main characters. This play begins with Freddy Eynsford-Hills meeting his future bride, although she has not yet been refined by a linguistics professor. Later adaptations of the play all have Eliza Doolittle and Sir Higgins marry, much to the chagrin of its author. FTP, name this 1913 play by George Bernard Shaw that served as the inspiration for My Fair Lady.          |
Some have speculated that the male lead in this play was based on Alexander Bell.
{Pygmalion}