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Charles Rann Kennedy
1871–1950
Best known for socially conscious plays that mixed moral urgency with theatrical flair, this Anglo-American dramatist found a wide audience in the early 20th century. His work often wrestles with faith, justice, and the human cost of modern life.
2 Audiobooks
The Servant in the House
by Charles Rann Kennedy
The terrible meek : A one-act stage play for three voices : to be played in darkness
by Charles Rann Kennedy
About the author
Born in Derby, England, on February 14, 1871, Charles Rann Kennedy became an Anglo-American playwright, actor, and producer whose stage work earned attention on both sides of the Atlantic. He later became a U.S. citizen, and his career also included writing short stories, articles, and poems.
He is most closely associated with plays such as The Servant in the House and The Terrible Meek, works remembered for their moral seriousness and spiritual themes. His writing often brought big ethical questions onto the stage in a direct, accessible way, which helped make him a distinctive voice in early modern drama.
Kennedy died in Los Angeles, California, on February 16, 1950. Though not as widely read today as some of his contemporaries, he remains an interesting figure for listeners who enjoy drama shaped by conscience, reform-minded ideas, and a strong sense of theatrical purpose.