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Klein, Charles, 1867-1915

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Charles Klein (1867-May 7, 1915) was an American playwright, born in London, England. He was educated at North London College and early came to New York City, where for a time he was play censor for Charles Frohman. He died during the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, reportedly entering the Grand Staircase, and shutting the door behind him. His plays include:

  • A Mile a Minute (1890)
  • By Proxy (1892)
  • The District Attorney (1895)
  • El Capitan (1896)
  • Two Little Vagrants (1896)
  • Heartsease (1897)
  • The Charlatan (1898)
  • A Royal Rogue (1900)
  • The Auctioneer (1901)
  • The Hon. John Grigsby (1902)
  • Mrs. Pickwick (1903)
  • The Music Master (1904)
  • The Lion and the Mouse (1905)
  • The Daughters of Men (1906)
  • The Step-Sister (1907)
  • The Third Degree (1908)
  • The Next of Kin (1909)
  • The Gamblers (1910)
  • Maggie Pepper (1911)
  • The Outsiders (1911)
  • The Ne'er Do Well (1912)
  • The Moneymakers (1914)

In The Auctioneer and The Music Master David Warfield had great success, and The Lion and the Mouse was of unusual power. Charles Klein died in the sinking of the Lusitania.


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