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Lillian Hellman was an influential American playwright known for her Broadway successes and political activism. Her works, like 'The Little Foxes' and 'Watch on the Rhine,' reflect themes of greed and fascism. Hellman faced scrutiny from HUAC but continued to impact theater and literature, earning numerous accolades, including a National Book Award.
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Lillian Hellman was born into a Jewish family and grew up in both New Orleans and New York City
College
Hellman attended New York University and Columbia University, but did not earn a degree
Influence of Husband
Hellman's husband, Arthur Kober, introduced her to the literary and theatrical scenes, shaping her future career
Hellman worked as a manuscript reader and play reviewer before finding success as a playwright
Hellman's play "The Children's Hour" was a critical and commercial hit, leading to opportunities in Hollywood
Adaptations
Hellman adapted both her own and others' works for the screen
Advocacy for Writers' Rights
Hellman's involvement with the Screen Writers Guild and her advocacy for writers' rights were significant
Hellman's political activism was deeply intertwined with her creative output
Hellman's plays "The Little Foxes" and "Watch on the Rhine" were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful
New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
Hellman won a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for her play "The Little Foxes."
Academy Award Nomination
Hellman received an Academy Award nomination for the film adaptation of "Watch on the Rhine."
The Red Scare and HUAC's investigation into Hellman's political beliefs and associations affected her career
Hellman's writing is noted for its Social Realism and its focus on moral and ethical issues
Hellman's plays often featured complex characters and intricate plots that reflected the social and political tensions of the times
Awards and Honors
Hellman received numerous awards and honors for her work, including a National Book Award for her memoir "An Unfinished Woman."
Continued Relevance
Hellman's legacy endures through the continued performance and study of her plays
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The prominent American dramatist, ______, was born on ______ in ______, ______.
Lillian Hellman
June 20, 1905
New Orleans
Louisiana
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Despite attending both ______ and ______, ______ did not receive a degree from these universities.
New York University
Columbia University
Lillian Hellman
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In the early 1930s, ______ mistakenly interacted with a Nazi student group in Germany, but soon severed ties after recognizing their ideology.
Lillian Hellman
