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Early Life
1930's
1940's
1950's/1960's
100
Who did Hellman fall in love with who soon became her partner, which caused her divorce?
Dashiell Hammett
100
In what year was she earning $50 week as reader for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Hollywood?
1930
100
What is one of the plays by Lillian Hellman written in this time?
The Children's Hour or The Little Foxes
100
In 1942, Hellman received an Academy Award nomination for screenplay for the film version of what play?
The Little Foxes
100
Which play is the play that is recognized by critics and judged by Hellman as her best, which premiered in 1951?
The Autumn Garden
200
What nationality was Lillian Hellman?
White and she was an American playwrite
200
While in Hollywood earning $50 week as reader for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Hollywood, she was also doing what?
Writing summaries for novels & literature for potential screenplays.
200
Which screenplay did she write that premiered in 1937?
Dead End
200
What play of her's opened on Broadway April 1, 1941 and ran for 378 performances?
Watch on the Rhine
200
On November 17, 1955, which one of Hellman's plays opened on Broadway?
The Lark
300
Who was Lillian Hellman's Spouse?
Arthur Kober
300
While in Hollywood, who did she fall in love with?
Dashiell Hammett
300
What party was Lillian Hellman in from 1938 to 1940?
The Communist Party
300
Hellman's play Watch on the Rhine won what award?
New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
300
Which play opened on Broadway on February 25, 1960 and ran for 464 performances?
Toys in the Attic
400
When and where was Lillian Hellman born?
June 20, 1905 in New Orleans, LA
400
When she got back from Hollywood, who did she divorce?
Arthur Kober
400
What screenplay was the only original one of her career?
The North Star
400
What award nomination did Toys in the Attic receive?
Tony Award nomination
500
When and where did Lillian Hellman die?
June 30, 1984 in Tisbury, MA
500
How long was Lillian's relationship with Hammett?
1931 to 1961; 30 years
500
In April 1944, what play opened on Broadway?
The Searching Wind
500
Did Lillian Hellman write a SCREENPLAY for The Chase?
Yes