The Best Plays of 1919 to 1920 and the Year Book of the Drama in America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417926862)

""The Best Plays of 1919 to 1920 and the Year Book of the Drama in America"" is a comprehensive collection of the most notable plays produced in the United States during the 1919-1920 theatrical season. Edited by theatre critic and historian Burns Mantle, the book features critical essays and reviews of the plays, as well as a detailed overview of the year's most important theatrical events and trends. The plays included in the collection range from popular comedies and musicals to serious dramas and experimental works, providing a broad overview of American theatre during this pivotal period in its history. The book is an essential resource for theatre scholars and enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in the cultural history of the United States in the early 20th century.1920. The aim of this volume has been to cover, as completely and as accurately as possible, the activities of the theatrical season in New York, the theory being that by so doing we cover at least the physical source of supply of the drama in America. Contents: Review of the Season; Abraham Lincoln; Beyond the Horizon; The Famous Mrs. Fair; Declassee; Jane Clegg; The Jest; Wedding Bells; Mamma�������s Affair; Adam and Eva; Clarence; The Plays and their Authors; Forecast of plays to be presented during season of 1920-21; The Season in London; The Season in Paris; Length of New York runs (1919-20); Birthplace and birth dates of prominent players; Necrology (June 15, 1919-June 15, 1920); and Long Runs on Broadway.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Burns Mantle
ISBN-10: 1417926864
ISBN-13: 9781417926862
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d