Machinal
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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 in history of the American stage.
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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 |
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Machinal has appeared on a variety of lists of the greatest plays.[1][2][3]