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Native Son

Name: Native Son
Author: Paul Green

1941 Broadway drama by Paul Green and Richard Wright

Written workliterary workQ16387257

Author: Paul Green
, Richard Wright
Language: English
Genre: drama

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Native Son is a 1941 Broadway drama written by Paul Green and Richard Wright based on Wright's novel Native Son. It was produced by Orson Welles and John Houseman, with Bern Bernard as associate producer, and directed by Welles with scenic design by John Morcom. It ran for 114 performances from March 24, 1941 to June 28, 1941 at the St. James Theatre.

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Based on: Native Son
Date of first performance: March 24, 1941
Location of first performance: St. James Theatre
Narrative location: Chicago
Form of creative work: play

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