Howard, Bronson, 1842-1908

Epithet: American dramatist

Bronson Howard (1842-1908), playwight. Born and raised in Detroit, Howard worked as a journalist from the mid 1860s to mid 1870s before making his living as a playwright, earning him the reputation as the dean of American drama.

Dramatist.

Playwright.

Born in Detroit, Oct. 7, 1842, son of Mayor Charles Howard (1849). Founded the American Dramatists Club which later developed into the Society of American Dramatists and Composers. Recognized as a representative playwright of his period. Labored successfully for revision of the, American laws on international copyright. His reputation as a successful playwright was established by six plays, of which The Banker's Daughter ran for sixty-eight weeks. (from D.A.B., v.9, pp. 276-277)

American dramatist.

Bronson Howard, playwright, was born 7 October 1842 in Detroit, Michigan.

He worked as a journalist in Detroit and New York until he was able to support himself as a playwright. Mr. Howard's work was among the first American drama to be given serious attention on stage, not only in the United States but also in England. Among his most important plays are SARATOGA (1870), THE BANKER'S DAUGHTER (1877), THE HENRIETTA (1887), and SHENANDOAH (1889).

Mr. Howard founded and served as president of the American Dramatists Club, through which he was instrumental in extending copyright protection to American playwrights. Mr. Howard died in 1908.

Bronson Howard, a playwright, was born 7 October 1842 in Detroit, Michigan. He worked as a journalist in Detroit and New York until he was able to support himself as a playwright. Mr. Howard's work was among the first American drama to be given serious attention on stage, not only in the United States but also in England. Among his most important plays are Saratoga (1870), The Banker's Daughter (1877), The Henrietta (1887), and Shenandoah (1889).

Mr. Howard founded and served as president of the American Dramatists Club, through which he was instrumental in extending copyright protection to American playwrights. Mr. Howard died in 1908.