What Is the Source Material for The Long Long Trailer?

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The 1953 movie The Long Long Trailer starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz was based on a book. What is the title of the book and who is the author?The book that The Long Long Trailer was based on is called "The Long Long Trailer" and was written by Clinton Twiss. It was first published in 1952 and is a humorous novel about a couple who decide to buy a trailer and take a cross-country road trip. The novel chronicles their adventures as they travel from one place to another. The book was a bestseller and was later adapted into a movie starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

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The Long, Long Trailer is a 1953 comedy film starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. It was adapted from the novel of the same name by Clinton Twiss and directed by Vincente Minnelli.

The Long, Long Trailer tells the story of newlyweds Tacy and Nicky Collini, who purchase a large trailer and take it across the country as they tour the US. As they travel, they encounter a number of obstacles, including equipment malfunctions, unfriendly campground owners, and a competitive family of trailer owners.

The novel upon which the film was based was first published in 1951. The story follows the same basic plot as the film, but also includes unique elements such as a spunky female character, plus comical new neighbors in each town the trailer travels to.

The Long, Long Trailer is an amusing, lighthearted story about the joys and struggles of living the trailer life! It is an excellent read for fans of classic comedy, and those looking for an enjoyable nostalgia trip.

If you're interested in picking up a copy of The Long, Long Trailer, you can find it online or in bookstores. Check out this link for more information: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/530750.The_Long_Long_Trailer

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The Long, Long Trailer is a 1953 comedy directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The movie is based on the novel by Clinton Twiss and is a romantic comedy about newlyweds Tacy and Nicky Collini, who embark on a cross-country honeymoon in an extravagant trailer.

The novel, which was published in 1945, was initially titled "Trailer Sweethearts" and was written by Clinton Twiss and published by Rinehart & Company. Twiss wrote several other novels, including the travelogue "California with a Touch of the Cordilleras," the 1947 romantic comedy "Perpetual Penthouse," and the 1953 mystery "Drama at a Tourist Trap."

The movie adaptation of "The Long, Long Trailer" features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who had found success as a comedic couple on the "I Love Lucy" television show. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, the romantic comedy takes the form of an exaggerated road trip taken by newlyweds Tacy (Lucille Ball) and Nicky (Desi Arnaz). The couple takes many misadventures along the way and ultimately realizes that having a simple home is better than the extravagant trailer.

"The Long, Long Trailer" provides an excellent example of the classic road trip comedy. For those looking to read the novel on which the movie is based, the 1945 publication is available in print and can often be found on online bookstores.