Machinal
Machinal is a 1928 play by American playwright and journalist Sophie Treadwell, inspired by the real-life case of convicted and executed murderer Ruth Snyder. Its Broadway premiere, directed by Arthur Hopkins, is considered one of the highpoints of Expressionist theatre on the American stage.
| Machinal | |
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Zita Johann and Clark Gable in the original Broadway production of Machinal (1928) | |
| Written by | Sophie Treadwell |
| Date premiered | September 7, 1928 |
| Place premiered | Plymouth Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Expressionism |
| Setting | An office; a flat; a hotel; a hospital; a speakeasy; a furnished room; a drawing room; a court room; a prison; in the dark |
Machinal has appeared on a variety of lists of the greatest plays.
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