doi:10.7916/d8-bj1q-ev78Oral history interview with Arthur Laurents, 1971Laurents, Arthuroral historiesmixed materialScreenwritersDramatistsMotion picture authorshipMotion picture producers and directorsMotion picture actors and actressesMusicalsLaurents, ArthurWork on screenplays of Alfred Hitchcock's films "The Snake Pit," "Rope;" accusations of screenplay plagiarism in "The Snake Pit;" problem of portrayal of homosexuality, translation of original play to the screen in "Rope;" recollections of Hitchcock, various actors and actresses; brief recollections of Hitchcock films "Strangers on a Train," "Under Capricorn;" criticisms of American musicals