The Man Who Came To Dinner

By George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart

Book Overview

""The Man Who Came To Dinner"" is a classic American comedy play written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The story revolves around the character of Sheridan Whiteside, a famous radio personality who is invited to dine at the home of the Stanley family in a small town in Ohio. However, Whiteside slips on the icy steps of the house and injures himself, forcing him to stay with the family until he recovers. As time passes, Whiteside begins to take over the household, bossing around the Stanleys and their staff, and causing chaos in their lives. He invites a host of eccentric characters to stay with them, including a famous actress, a convicted murderer, and a penguin. The play is a hilarious satire on the excesses of celebrity culture and the power dynamics of the entertainment industry.First performed in 1939, ""The Man Who Came To Dinner"" has become a beloved classic of American theatre, known for its witty dialogue, fast-paced action, and memorable characters. It has been adapted into several films and television productions over the years, cementing its place in the canon of American comedy.A Comedy In Three Acts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258375559
• ISBN13: 9781258375553
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

WOW!

I just saw a performance of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" and it is at the extreme of cultural literacy. The ideal audience for this work is someone proficient in the society of the time period. If you know who Admiral Byrd, Booth Tarkington, and Katharine Cornell are, you'll love catching all the names that Sheridan drops!

Still Ripe, Fresh, and Charming after 60 Years!!!

What could be said in this review? The brilliance of this magnificent drawing room comedy speaks for itself! Undoubtedly an American classic, "The Man Who Came To Dinner" has it all: Outrageous characters, a hysterical plot with many twists and turns, and enough solid one liners to keep a person laughing until next Christmas!If you don't love this play, you obviously don't love a good time.