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Lawson, John Howard, 1894-1977

 Person

Biography

John Howard Lawson was an American writer, specializing in plays and screenplays. After starting with plays for theaters in New York City, he worked in Hollywood on writing for films.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Panic, 1935-03-16

 Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.5
Scope and Contents

Flyer announcing the performance of the play, "Panic", a drama of industrial crisis plus the symposium that follows. Produced under the auspices of the New Theatre and New Masses.

Dates: Event: 1935-03-16

You're Next, 1956-12-11

 Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.85
Scope and Contents

Flyer announcing an event featuring a variety of speakers plus a performance of Arthur Miller's one-act play, "You're Next". On verso: "Like the Show? Be Careful!..." Held at the Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, California.

Dates: Issued: 1956-12-11

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Body and Soul (Motion picture : 1947) 1
Crossfire (Motion picture : 1947) 1
Industrial policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century 1
Political plays, American. 1
The Burning Cross (Motion picture : 1947) 1
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