The Wild Party is the name of a novel-length poem written by Joseph Moncure March that was immediately banned across the nation, starting in Boston upon its publication in 1928, for its decadent content. In spite of- and perhaps due to- the controversy linked to the piece it was a success and it became a cult classic.

Louis Untermeyer, the famed American poet, anthologist, critic, and editor, declared at the time of its original release: “It is repulsive and fascinating, vicious and vivacious, uncompromising, unashamed… and unremittingly powerful. It is an amazing tour de force.”

Showbiz insiders Queenie and her lover Burrs, who live a decadent style that March depicts as unique to Hollywood, decide to have a party, complete with illegal bathtub gin and a houseful of the couple’s eccentric and egocentric friends- but the party unfolds with more intrigue than planned.

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