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The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
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New York theater producers renege on promises to withdraw or rewrite immoral plays following complaints to the District Attorney's office. Plays include 'The Elms' by Eugene O'Neil, 'The Harem' and 'Ladies of the Evening' by David Belasco, and 'A Good Bad Woman' by William A. Brady, which continue to draw large audiences.
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N. Y. Producers Reneg on Promises Previously Made
Several To Be Rewritten.
NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—Producers have reneged on promises to withdraw plays which were the result of many complaints told to the District Attorney's office on account of being immoral.
The producers will not withdraw "The Elms" by Eugene O'Neil, and announce prosecution, instead of withdrawing it on Wednesday.
David Belasco has retracted his promise to rewrite two plays, "The Harem," and "Ladies of the Evening."
William A. Brady, whose "A Good Bad Woman" started the commotion, announced he would not withdraw it tonight as he had agreed. Brady said: "I do not propose to be the goat." Brady however said, the play will be rewritten by Monday.
The above productions have been playing generally to "standing room only" business.
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New York
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Feb. 21
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plays not withdrawn; 'the elms' faces prosecution; 'the harem' and 'ladies of the evening' not rewritten; 'a good bad woman' to be rewritten by monday; all drawing 'standing room only' business.
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Producers reneged on promises to withdraw immoral plays after complaints to District Attorney's office. 'The Elms' by Eugene O'Neil not withdrawn, prosecution announced instead. David Belasco retracted promise to rewrite 'The Harem' and 'Ladies of the Evening.' William A. Brady refused to withdraw 'A Good Bad Woman' tonight but plans rewrite by Monday.