Knoblock, Edward, 1874-1945

Knoblock was an American dramatist who lived much of his life in Europe and wrote dramatizations of novels as well as original and collaborative work.

From the description of Papers, 1893-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122521181

From the guide to the Edward Knoblock papers, 1893-1945., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Epithet: formerly Knoblauch, playwright

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000688.0x0001f4

Epithet: writer

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000753.0x0000c2

Edward Knoblock was born in New York, part of a wealthy and aristocratic family. In his youth he wrote plays, and was encouraged to become a dramatist. After graduating from Harvard, he lived in New York, Paris, and London, trying to write a successful play. He became a prolific and popular playwright, often in collaboration with another author or adapting an existing story. His most popular and enduring work was Kismet, a light, exotic, colorful play that anticipated the success of musical comedies. He also wrote several novels and a few screenplays.

From the description of Edward Knoblock correspondence, typescript, and related material, 1934-1939. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67710334