Are You a Mason? is a farce in three acts by Leo Ditrichstein, who in turn adapted it from a German play, Die Logenbrüder (The Freemason), by Curt Kraatz and Carl Laufs.[1] The play was performed at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1901.[2]

Scene from the 1901 production

The play has been adapted for screen:

Agnes Mapes and Dora Booth appeared in the first production.[3]

A 1922 adaptation was planned for Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle but was dropped due to the Virginia Rappe murder scandal.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Tibbetts, John C. (1985). The American Theatrical Film: Stages in Development. Popular Press. p. 70. ISBN 978-0-87972-289-0.
  2. ^ "Shaftesbury Theatre". The Times. London. September 9, 1901. p. 6. Retrieved December 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Gotham Notes". The Chat. March 6, 1909. Retrieved April 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Bennett, Carl, ed. (December 13, 2008). "Are You a Mason?". Progressive Silent Film List. Retrieved November 9, 2015 – via Silent Era.