Burns Mantle (1873-1948) was a drama critic and annalist, best know for the Best Plays series, which he edited from 1920 until 1947. In addition to declaring the past year's best plays, these volumes forecast the next season's likely best plays around the U.S., gives biographical data on prominent theater figures, and reviews the London and Paris seasons.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.

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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.

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