War Brides: A Play in One Act

By Marion Craig Wentworth

'War Brides' is a one-act play by Marion Craig Wentworth. It tells the story of a pregnant war widow who commits suicide rather than bear more children for a nation that allows her no say in its decision-making. It was one of the most successful plays of 1915 and was later adapted into a silent film.

• Language: English
• Publisher: DigiCat
• Release date: Sep 15, 2022
• ISBN: 8596547320951

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Marion Craig Wentworth

War Brides

A Play in One Act

EAN 8596547320951

DigiCat, 2022

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A Play in One Act

BY

MARION CRAIG WENTWORTH

ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE

PLAY AS PRESENTED BY MME. NAZIMOVA

TO MY LITTLE BOY BRANDON

B.F. KEITH'S PALACE THEATRE,

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Good-by! good-by!

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WAR BRIDES

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A Play in One Act

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BY

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MARION CRAIG WENTWORTH

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ILLUSTRATED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE

PLAY AS PRESENTED BY MME. NAZIMOVA

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NEW YORK

THE CENTURY CO.

1915

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THE CENTURY CO.

Acting rights controlled by

DRAMATISTS' PLAY AGENCY,

145 West 45th Street,

NEW YORK CITY

Published, February 1915

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TO

MY LITTLE BOY

BRANDON

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Good-by! good-by!

Arno: You are wanted.

Hedwig: Franz? Amelia: Franz, too.

Amelia: No, you must not! You have too much to live for.

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WAR BRIDES

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The war brides were cheered with enthusiasm and the churches were crowded when the wedding parties spoke the ceremony in concert.—PRESS CLIPPING.

SCENE: A room in a peasant's cottage in a war-ridden country. A large fireplace at the right. Near it a high-backed settle. On the left a heavy oak table and benches. Woven mats on the floor. A door at left leads into a bedroom. In the corner a cupboard. At the back a wide