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William Clyde Fitch (May 2, 1865 – September 4, 1909) was an American dramatist, the most popular writer for the Broadway stage of his time (c. 1890–1909). Biography [ edit ] Born in Elmira , New York and educated at Holderness School and Amherst College (class of 1886), William Clyde Fitch wrote over 60 plays, 36 of them original, ranging ...
Clyde Fitch. Writer: The City. Born into an upper-class family in Elmira, NY, the son of an army officer and an indulging socialite, Clyde Fitch would become the first major American playwright, ending European-sourced dominance of the American stage (somewhat ironic, seeing that many of his plays were set abroad). His career would barely span 20 years, but he proved extremely prolific ...
- May 2, 1865
- September 4, 1909
Mar 4, 2024 · Clyde Fitch (born May 2, 1865, Elmira, New York, U.S.—died September 4, 1909, Châlons-sur-Marne, France) was an American playwright best known for plays of social satire and character study. Fitch graduated from Amherst College in 1886. In New York City he began writing short stories for magazines. A prolific writer, he produced 33 original ...
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Clyde Fitch. Alumni in the Theater: Clyde Fitch, Class of 1886. William Clyde Fitch (AC 1886), the prolific and highly successful playwright, was best known for plays of social satire and character study. He still holds the record for having four plays running concurrently on Broadway. He wrote and produced thirty-six original plays, twenty-one ...
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Clyde Fitch (May 2, 1865 – September 4, 1909) was an American dramatist, the most popular writer for the Broadway stage of his time (c. 1890–1909). He became known as the "Maker of Actresses" and launched the careers of numerous leading ladies of the period, including Maude Adams , Ethel Barrymore , Maxine Elliott, and Clara Bloodgood.
Clyde Fitch. Latest News on Clyde Fitch: Feature: 3rd Act Theatre Company announces Season 4: REGENERATE (Jul 26, 2022) EastLine Theatre Partners with Planting Fields Arboretum To Perform THE ...
