Kirkland, Jack, 1902-1969

Playwright, producer, director and screenwriter, Jack Kirkland was born on July 25, 1902 in St. Louis, Missouri and died on February 22, 1969 in New York City. His biggest success was the play TOBACCO ROAD that he adapted from the novel by Erskine Caldwell. The original production ran for over 3000 performances on Broadway, 1933-1941. His first play, FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE, opened in Chicago in 1928 and on Broadway in 1930. Other plays written by Kirkland include TORTILLA FLATS, adapted from the novel by John Steinbeck, SUDS IN YOUR EYE, MR. ADAM, MAN WITH HE GOLDEN ARM and MANDINGO. He was also a theatrical producer and wrote or collaborated on screenplays.

From the description of Jack Kirkland papers 1928-1969. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 86110762

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