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George Middleton
1880–1967
A key figure in early 20th-century American theater, this playwright helped shape the one-act play and moved easily between writing, directing, and producing. His work often focused on contemporary life, and his long career also included public service in copyright law.
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Masks, with Jim's beast, Tides, Among the lions, The reason, The house one act plays of contemporary life
by George Middleton
Criminals : A one-act play about marriage
by George Middleton
About the author
Born in Paterson, New Jersey, on October 27, 1880, George Middleton became an American playwright, director, and producer whose career was closely tied to the growth of modern theater in the United States. He studied at Columbia University and spent time in Paris studying theater before building a reputation in New York.
Middleton wrote many plays, including one-act works that were especially admired in their day, and he also collaborated with Guy Bolton on Broadway productions such as Polly with a Past and Adam and Eva. Beyond writing, he was active in theater organizations and was known as an advocate for playwrights and the stage as a professional craft.
Later in life, he also worked as a copyright specialist for the U.S. Department of Justice. He died in Washington, D.C., on December 23, 1967. His papers, preserved by the Library of Congress, reflect a career that bridged creative work, theater leadership, and public service.