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R. C. (Richard Claude) Carton
1853–1928
Best known for witty stage comedies, this English actor-turned-playwright helped entertain late Victorian and Edwardian theater audiences with polished dialogue and a keen feel for social situations. His work moved successfully from the stage to print and, in some cases, later screen adaptations.
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Lady Huntworth's Experiment: An original comedy in three acts
by R. C. (Richard Claude) Carton
About the author
Born in London as Richard Claude Critchett on May 10, 1853, he became known professionally as R. C. Carton. He first built his career as an actor, appearing in the theater before finding his strongest success as a playwright.
Carton became especially associated with light comedy, writing plays that were popular with audiences in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His reputation rests on his skill for lively stagecraft and approachable humor, and several of his plays continued to circulate in print long after their first productions.
He died in London on April 1, 1928. Though not as widely remembered today as some of his contemporaries, he remains an interesting figure in British theatrical history for making the uncommon shift from performer to successful dramatist.