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Samson Raphaelson

SAMSON RAPHAELSON  (1894 - 1983)

 Nationality:    USA
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below is a list of Samson Raphaelson's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Accent On Youth         Hilda Crane         Jason         Jazz Singer, The         Peanut Bag         Perfect Marriage, The         Skylark         White Man         Wooden Slipper, The         Young Love

Accent On Youth

Synopsis:
One of the most gracious, witty and moving comedies from one of Broadway and Hollywood's most prolific writers. The engaging plot centers on a clever playwright approaching middle-age not only dares fall in love with a younger woman, but stands aside for a time and even helps a young man take his place in the affections of the girl. In the end, however, the author shows with unmistakable persuasion that age itself has nothing to do with the problem. A thoroughly delightful and sophisticated play for advanced casts.

Notes:
aka Old Love

1st Produced:
Plymouth Theatre, NYC    25 Dec 1934

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Hilda Crane

Synopsis:
After a divorce a woman must decide between to men. One she does not love but will provide for her and the other she does love but wont be able to

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1st Produced:
Coronet Theatre, New York    01 Nov 1950

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1st Published:
Dramatists Play Service, NY,    -

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  7            Other:  -

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Jason

Synopsis:
Jason Otis is a drama critic, whose convictions on life and art are set. He marries Lisa, a charming woman. But Jason's life is ruffled by the entrance of a temperamental young playwright, Mike Ambler. Mike's talents and joy of living are quite the opposite of Jason's. Furthermore, Mike is attracted to Lisa. Jason is angry, and this grows as he realizes that Lisa is also attracted to Mike. Then begins Jason's education. He, too, finds something in Mike's vitality that is attractive. The grave critic is gradually transformed into an understanding human being, and what promised to be an affair between Lisa and Mike is broken off when Lisa realizes that Jason is more of a man than she had thought him. Jason's attempts to enjoy life and other people under Mike's guidance forms the comedy of the play. The climax is reached when Jason, fearing the loss of his wife, has to review Mike's new play. His first impulse is to praise it; his second to damn it. He then reveals the completeness of his spiritual education, and he realizes all the good that is in the young genius.

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1st Produced:
Hudson Theatre, New York    21 Jan 1942

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1st Published:
Dramatists Play Service, NY,    -

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  7            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Jazz Singer, The

Synopsis:
The cantor's son does not want to follow in his father's footsteps - he wants to be an entertainer. He is eventually persuaded to give up showbiz and take over as cantor

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1st Produced:
Fulton Theatre, New York    14 Sep 1925

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Genre:
Play/Drama

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Peanut Bag

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1st Produced:
-    1967

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Perfect Marriage, The

Synopsis:
The plot concerns the tragicomic efforts of Dale and Jenny Williams to adjust their psychological problems in such a way as to save their marriage

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York    26 Oct 1944

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1st Published:
Dramatists Play Service, NY,    -

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Skylark

Synopsis:
Tony is completely absorbed by his advertising business. What should be a joyful tenth wedding anniversary turns out disastrously with Tony offering his wife Lydia's cook to Mrs. Valentine, with whose husband he hopes to close a deal. This is too much for Lydia. To get away from the stuffy party she takes a ride with Bill Blake, a guest who Mrs. Valentine fancies. On her return, Tony insists Lydia phone Mrs. Valentine, to reassure her that she and Bill merely went for a casual ride. This done, Tony selfishly feels the happiness of their anniversary has been restored, but Lydia walks out. When she returns to pack that evening, her husband realizes she is determined to get a divorce. Taking his partner's advice, Tony bluffs her into believing he too wants freedom from his success. He will give up his job, they will sell the house and fire the servants. But Tony's bluff is called by the arrival of the jealous Mrs. Valentine, who still believes Lydia has won Bill away from her. In a rage, she announces she is having Tony fired. Lydia, thrilled, urges her to do so. Tony is stunned, but does not reveal his true feelings. Lydia sells her watch, Tony's anniversary present, and treats him to the little pleasures he has not had time to enjoy for years. A splendid position is offered Tony, which he pretends not to want. But Lydia, realizing he has worked hard to deceive her so he won't lose her, recognizes her own frailties, and joins him as he goes to accept his new job

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1st Produced:
Morosco Theatre, New York    11 Oct 1939

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1st Published:
Dramatists Play Service, NY,    -

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  4            Other:  -

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White Man

Synopsis:
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1st Produced:
National Theatre, New York    17 Oct 1936

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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Wooden Slipper, The

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1st Produced:
Ritz Theatre, New York    03 Jan 1934

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Genre:
Comedy

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Young Love

Synopsis:
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1st Produced:
Theatre Masque, New York    30 Oct 1928

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1st Published:
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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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