Talk:High Button Shoes

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This article states that the book was written by Abbott and Silvers, but ibdb says that it was written by Longstreet. It gives the novel credit to Longstreet, too. I just put all three names in the infobox, but I'm not sure which is right. If anyone can find a source for Abbott and Silvers (or, conversely, Longstreet), feel free to clear up the discrepancy. —  MusicMaker 03:36, 4 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

According to Ken Mandelbaum, Longstreet wrote the book (based on his novel), and Abbott revised/rewrote it. He did not mention Phil Silvers in this process. I'll continue to research this tomorrow.JeanColumbia —Preceding unsigned comment added by JeanColumbia (talk • contribs) 02:10, 14 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ethan Mordden writes about the authorship issue. He also states that George Abbott re-wrote, and does state that Phil Silvers did also. I added the Mordden material, but have not included Silvers in the info box as I am still not sure to what extent he gets credit, formal, legal, or otherwise. JeanColumbia 10:27, 14 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

My guess is that Silvers mostly wrote "gags" for himself, which was often done by comedy stars in musicals. -- Ssilvers (talk) 21:18, 2 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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