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John Maddison Morton

John Maddison Morton was an English playwright who specialised in one-act farces. His most famous farce was Box and Cox (1847). He also wrote comic dramas, pantomimes and other theatrical pieces.

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Betsy Baker! or, Too Attentive by Half; A Farce, in One Act

"Betsy Baker! or, Too Attentive by Half; A Farce, in One Act" by John Maddison Morton is a comedic play written in the mid-19th century. The work fall...

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Woodcock's Little Game: A Comedy-Farce, In Two Acts

"Woodcock's Little Game: A Comedy-Farce, In Two Acts" by John Maddison Morton is a comedic play written during the Victorian era, specifically in the ...

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Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day: A Farce, in One Act

"Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day: A Farce, in One…" by John Maddison Morton is a comedic play written in the mid-19th cent...

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Comediettas and Farces

"Comediettas and Farces" by John Maddison Morton is a collection of comedic plays written in the late 19th century. The work features a range of light...

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A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act

"A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act" by John Maddison Morton is a comedic play likely written in the mid-19th century. The work showcases the ...

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Drawing Rooms, Second Floor, and Attics: A Farce, in One Act

"Drawing Rooms, Second Floor, and Attics: A Farce, in One Act" by John Maddison Morton is a comedic play written in the mid-19th century, reflecting t...

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Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act.

"Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act" by John Maddison Morton is a comical play written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the theatrical ...

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