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'''Location:''' Boston, Ma. | '''Location:''' Boston, Ma. | ||
'''Description of Artwork:''' Eugene O'Neill's play, | '''Description of Artwork:''' Eugene O'Neill's play, ''Strange Interlude''. | ||
'''The Incident:''' In 1929 Mayor Nichols prohibited the production of Eugene O'Neill's | '''The Incident:''' In 1929 Mayor Nichols prohibited the production of Eugene O'Neill's ''Strange Interlude''. | ||
'''Results of Incident:''' Instead of opposing the demand, the Theater Guild moved the production to a suburb beyond the jurisdiction of the city authorities; thousands flocked to see the performance. | '''Results of Incident:''' Instead of opposing the demand, the Theater Guild moved the production to a suburb beyond the jurisdiction of the city authorities; thousands flocked to see the performance. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:29, 25 July 2011
Date: 1929
Region: North America
Subject: Abortion,Adultery
Medium: Theater
Artist: Eugene O'Neill
Confronting Bodies: Mayor of Boston
Dates of Action: 1929
Location: Boston, Ma.
Description of Artwork: Eugene O'Neill's play, Strange Interlude.
The Incident: In 1929 Mayor Nichols prohibited the production of Eugene O'Neill's Strange Interlude.
Results of Incident: Instead of opposing the demand, the Theater Guild moved the production to a suburb beyond the jurisdiction of the city authorities; thousands flocked to see the performance.
Source: The Censor Marches On, pg. 68
