Hauptmann
by John Logan

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Synopsis

Drama John LoganCharacters: 5 male, 2 female Various sets.

This compelling drama by the author of Never the Sinner begins just moments before the 1936 execution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, the German immigrant who was convicted of murdering the Lindbergh's baby.

With prison guards doubling as other characters in flashback, Hauptmann tells his gripping story.

"It is one of rising anti German sentiment in America, of rich versus poor, of the state versus the indivi

Press Reviews

"It is one of rising anti-German sentiment in America, of rich versus poor, of the state versus the individual."

— Hollywood Reporter

"A spellbinding and surprisingly fresh...engrossing drama, intelligently told.""

— Variety"In telling one man's story, it succeeds in encompassing everything that is essential about America today. Newsday

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2001
Binding Paperback
Edition Acting Edition
Pages 78
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573627484
ISBN-10 0573627487
LCCN 2007407059
LCC MLCS 2006/45665 (P)

Hauptmann is a American play written by John Logan and published by Samuel French (2001).

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