For One Night Only: A Comedy In Four Acts (1899)

By Robert Melville Baker

Book Overview

For One Night Only: A Comedy In Four Acts is a play written by Robert Melville Baker and first published in 1899. The play is set in a small town in the United States and revolves around the character of Mr. George W. Sylvester, a wealthy businessman who is running for mayor. The play takes place on the night before the election, and Mr. Sylvester is hosting a grand party at his mansion to celebrate his impending victory.As the night progresses, a series of unexpected events occur, including the arrival of a group of suffragettes who are protesting Mr. Sylvester's candidacy, the discovery of a stolen diamond necklace, and the revelation of a long-held family secret. These events cause chaos and confusion among the guests, and Mr. Sylvester's plans for a triumphant election night begin to unravel.The play is a satirical commentary on American politics and society at the turn of the 20th century, and is filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations. It explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for equality, and remains a popular work of American theater to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166416208
• ISBN13: 9781166416201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"