 McEvoy also had a hit play, "The Potters" (1923), contributed to the "Ziegfeld Follies" and wrote a number of novels, including "Show Girl" (1928) and "Hollywood Girl" (1929).McEvoy's experiences working for the P. F. Volland Company are reflected in the "Show Girl" character of Denny Kerrigan, who was working for the Gleason Greeting Card Company.