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George Simon Kaufman (November 16, 1889 – June 2, 1961) was an American playwright, theater director and producer, humorist, and drama critic. In addition to comedies and political satire, he wrote several musicals for the Marx Brothers and others.
George S. Kaufman was an American playwright and journalist, who became the stage director of most of his plays and musical comedies after the mid-1920s. He was the most successful craftsman of the American theatre in the era between World Wars I and II, and many of his plays were Broadway hits.
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Learn about the life and works of George S. Kaufman, the most successful playwright in the American theater during Broadway's golden years. Explore his collaborations with Moss Hart, the Gershwins, the Marx Brothers, and more.
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Learn about the life and career of George S. Kaufman, one of the most famous and successful American playwrights of the 20th century. He wrote or co-wrote many classic comedies and satires, such as \"The Royal Family\", \"Of Thee I Sing\" and \"You Can't Take It with You\".
- November 16, 1889
- June 2, 1961
George S. Kaufman (1888-1961) was Broadway's greatest comic playwright. His collaborators included Moss Hart, Edna Ferber, Ring Lardner, the Gershwins, the Marx Brothers, and the members of the Algonquin Round Table.
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Dec 20, 2016 · Books. Kaufman & Co.: Broadway Comedies LOA N°152. Library of America. CURATOR. A champion of America’s great writers and timeless works, Library of America guides readers in finding and exploring the exceptional writing that reflects the nation’s history and culture. Learn More.
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