Michael Douglas’ American Play Company, Storied Firm That Once Repped George Bernard Shaw, Is Acquired By International Literary Properties

The American Play Company, most recently led by actor Michael Douglas and his business partner, is being acquired by International Literary Partners.

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Anthony Jones

ILP invests in, acquires, manages, and enhances literary and theatrical estates.

Its theatrical division was founded and led by Barra and McGrath.

American Play Companywas founded by Elisabeth Marbury in 1914.

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas at the 2024 Cannes Film FestivalStephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images

Cohan, Jerome Kern, and P.G.

Abend was known as an intellectual property rights pioneer.