Seidman and Son is a 1958 novel by Elick Moll, adapted by Moll into a 1962 play.
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| Author | Elick Moll |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | comedy |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
Publication date | 1958 |
| Publication place | United States |
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The story centers on Morris Seidman, a Jewish garment manufacturer in New York City, and his relationships with his wife, son, and daughter.[1] The novel debuted at number 12 on the New York Times Best Seller list on June 15, 1958,[2] and remained on the list for 15 weeks.[3] After the success of the novel, Moll adapted it into a play that debuted on Broadway in October 1962 at the Belasco Theatre. The Carmen Capalbo directed production starring Broadway star Sam Levene ran for 216 performances through April 20, 1963. Sam Levene headlined and directed the one year U.S. national tour of Seidman and Son.[4][5][6][7]
Moll also wrote two sequel novels, Mr. Seidman and the Geisha (1962), and The Perilous Spring of Morris Seidman (1972).[8]
References
edit- ^ Graham, Kathleen (14 June 1958). This Week I Read, Leader-Post
- ^ June 15, 1958 fiction NYT Best Seller List
- ^ September 28, 1958 Fiction NYT Best Seller List
- ^ Millstein, Gilbert (25 May 1958). Father Knows Best (review), The New York Times
- ^ Taubman, Howard (17 October 1962). 'Seidman and Son' Sticky With Sentiment and Jokes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (New York Times story)
- ^ (15 April 1963). "Seidman and Son" to Close, The New York Times (reporting that play was set to close at the Belasco in April 1963 after 214 performances, and then start touring)
- ^ Glover, William (17 October 1962). 'Seidman and Son' Plot 'B' Movie Maker's Delight, Evening Independent (Associated Press story)
- ^ Jacob, Merle L. & Hope Apple. To Be Continued: An Annotated Guide to Sequels, p. 196 (2000)