Machinal
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| First performance | September 7, 1928 |
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| Playwright | Sophie Treadwell |
| Genres | Expressionism |
| Original language | English Language |
| Place premiered | Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre |
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| ID | 1109708 |
About Machinal
Machinal is a 1928 play by American playwright and journalist Sophie Treadwell, inspired by the real-life case of convicted and executed murderer Ruth Snyder. Its Broadway premiere, directed by Arthur Hopkins, is considered one of the highpoints of Expressionist theatre on the American stage.
