Three Plays by Kaufman and Hart: Once in a Lifetime, You Can't Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner

Although definitely part and parcel of their time, the works of Moss Hart and his mentor, George S. Kaufman still have considerable sting. It's easy to see where people like Neil Simon were inspired, to say nothing of most sitcoms on television today. With a tiny bit of historical background, these comedies can be enjoyed in the 21st century just as easily as they were almost a hundred years ago. "The Man Who Came To Dinner" holds up particularly well. I recommend reading Moss Hart's engaging autobiography, "Act One," as a prelude to enjoying these theatrical treasures.

As a fan of Kaufman and Hart for years, I was very happy to find a place where I could enjoy three of their plays in one book. I was extremely familiar with "You can't take It With You" since I appeared in the play in high school. I was also familiar with "The Man Who Came to Dinner." For some reason, I'd missed reading "Once In a Lifetime," and I found it equally enjoyable and full of the K&H wit.The inclusion of the two essays at the front of the compilation offered some fascinating insight into the personalities and working relationship of these two theatrical giants.Althogether, an enjoyable was to while away a couple of evenings.

This is pure gold. If you want to know where American comedy comes from, you gotta read this! The portrait of early Hollywood may cure your nostalgia, though. It was as full of con-men and crooks then as it is today!

Arrived earlier than expected...great quality book...very pleased with the purchase.

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Perfect, I love Kaufman.

The reviews on these plays have been in for 70 years, so I can just say that the edition was clear and well-presented.

Very dated today but aok for high school productions. "Lifetime" may have been amusing in 1930 -- not a grin today (2016). "You Cant" is a traditional screwballer about a nutty family, sitcom material. "Dinner" is gay comedy of insult that turns on topical celeb names. All 3 plays fill the stage with people, dashing in-out and making a lot of commotion.