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Machinal
Sign in to saveMachinal 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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- Author
- H. G. Wells
- First published
- 1895
- Editions
- 1,146
- Subjects
- Self-experimentation in medicine in fiction, Fiction, Time travel in fiction, Dystopias in fiction, Literature, Scientists, Classic Literature, Open Library Staff Picks
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- literary work
- Author
- Sophie Treadwell
- Genre
- expressionism
- Image
- Machinal-Johann-Gable-1928-crop.jpg
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- date of first performance
- 1928-09-07
- inspired by
- Ruth Snyder
- Commons category
- Machinal
- location of first performance
- Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
- form of creative work
- play
- language of work or name
- English language
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Encyclopedic overview
11 sectionsContents
- Synopsis
- Production
- Cast
- Reception
- Adaptations and later productions
- 2024 Theatre Royal Bath Revival
- 2025 New York Theater Company Engagement
- Legacy
- References
- Sources
- External links
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.
Machinal has appeared on a variety of lists of the greatest plays.
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