Maternity (play)
Maternity is a dramatic three act play that opened January 6, 1915, at the Princess Theatre on Broadway starring Richard Bennett.[1]
An English language version of Eugène Brieux's French play, Maternité (1904), the work was translated by . The play's book was adapted by Richard Bennett, whose produced.
Unlike , Bennett's previous socially conscious play by Brieux, Maternity was not an artistic or financial success.[2][3] Despite special matinées, which were well patronized in the final week,[4] the production ran for only 21 performances before closing.
Synopsis[]
Maternity deals with out-of-wedlock birth and the relations of motherhood to society.
Opening night cast[]
Actor | Character |
---|---|
Josephine | |
Madeleine | |
Adrienne Morrison | Lucie Brignac |
Catherine Tupin | |
Richard Bennett | Julian Brignac |
Dr. Hourtin | |
Fechain | |
Jane Cooper | Annette |
Mme. Bernin | |
Judge of the Court of Assises | |
W. L. Romaine | Prosecutor |
Erville Alderson | Council for the Defense |
Mme. Thomas | |
Marie Gaubert | |
W. W. Crimmans | Tupin |
Vera de Cordova | Mme. d'Amergueux |
George Ferguson | De Forgeau |
References[]
- ^ Bordman, Gerald Martin (1995). American theatre: a chronicle of comedy and drama, 1914-1930. Oxford University Press US. p. 18. ISBN 978-0-19-509078-9. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ New York Times, Jan. 7, 1915, "Bennett Gives Us Some More Brieux --- English Translation of "Maternite" Is Produced at the Princess Theatre," p. 13
- ^ New York Times, Jan. 10, 1915, "Second Thoughts on First Nights --- A Mild Expression of Doubt as to How Well a Certain Purpose Play Serves Its Purpose," p. 66
- ^ New York Times, Jan. 31, 1915, "Matinee of "Maternity" at Princess," p. X 9
External links[]
Categories:
- American plays
- Broadway plays
- Plays based on other plays
- 1915 plays