The Old Maid
by Zoë Akins

The Old Maid Book Cover
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Highlights

Victorian (British and American) Unit Set/Multiple Settings

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize

Winner! 1935 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Synopsis

Set in the epoch of the early American 19th century, this insightful drama chronicles the efforts of an "old maid" Charlotte Lovell, to win the affections of her illegitimate daughter.

Later a classic Hollywood tearkjerker starring Bette Davis.

Characters

Character
Charlotte Lovell
Mrs. Mingott
Clementina
James Ralston
Joseph Ralston
Lanning Halsy
John Halsey
Delia Halsey
Nora
Mrs. Jeanine Meade
Tina

5 years old

Susan
Tommy
Benny
Bridget
Servant
Delia Lovell

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573613364
ISBN-10 0573613362

The Old Maid is a play written by Zoë Akins and published by Samuel French .

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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