They Shall Not Die
by John Wexley

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Synopsis

One of the outstanding dramatic productions of the New York 1933-34 season, a Theater Guild production.

This play deals in a forthright manner with the South and its problems, chiefly that of race prejudice; white supremacy and black inferiority; economic conditions confronting the poor white and the latter's relationship to his black neighbor in their common struggle for existence; the local court system in its dealings with the black man.

It is a play dealing with fundamentals, using the outlines of the Scottsboro case as a means to these ends.

Press Reviews

"John Wexley's burning drama is throughout a plea for justice and not only in the case of these youths but in every situation."

— The New York Times

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573616518
ISBN-10 0573616515

They Shall Not Die is a play written by John Wexley and published by Samuel French .

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