''James! Don't be a Fool'' is an Australian humorous novel by
E. V. Timms.
The novel led to a sequel, ''
James! How Dare You''.
Plot
Two millionaire friends have plotted for years that their children, James and Elaine, should marry each other when they are of age, and when the plan is finally revealed they are amazed at the young people's reaction. Mutual misunderstandings lead to ridiculous complications.
Adaptation
Film rights to the novel were purchased in 1933 by
F.W. Thring of
Effee Productions
Efftee Studios was an early Australian film and theatre production studio, established by F.W. Thring (the name 'Efftee' deriving from his initials, 'FT' for Francis Thring) in 1930. It existed until Thring's death in 1935. Initially Efftee Films ...
.
John P. McLeod was hired to do the adaptation. However, no film resulted.
The novel was adapted for radio in 1940.
References
External links
''James! Don't be a Fool'' novelat
AustLit''James! Don't be a Fool'' radio playat
AustLit
1927 Australian novels
Australian comedy novels
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