Jack Kirkland papers 1928-1969

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Jack Kirkland papers 1928-1969

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21796

Mostly manuscripts by playwright and producer Jack Kirkland. Also a small amount of production material and legal and personal papers.

3.75 lin. ft.; 9 boxes

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6318044

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Kirkland, Jack, 1902-1969

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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 no...