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

By John Maddison Morton
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A one-act farce revolves around a landlady who rents the same modest room to two tenants, one using it by day and the other by night, so each believes in exclusive occupancy. Daily routines, mislaid belongings, and small deceptions produce mounting misunderstandings and comic situations until the two men unexpectedly meet and uncover the double rental. Rapid dialogue, precise stage business, and physical comedy drive the action, exposing social pretensions and the landlady's resourceful opportunism while resolving tensions through frantic explanation and reconciliation.

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John Maddison Morton

John Maddison Morton was a 19th-century English playwright known for his contributions to the genre of farce and comedy. His works often blend humor with social commentary, reflecting the theatrical tastes of his time. Among his notable plays is "Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act," which showcases his ability to craft engaging narratives with witty dialogue. Morton also wrote several other comedic pieces, including "A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act" and "Betsy Baker! or, Too Attentive by Half; A Farce, in One Act." His legacy lies in his influence on the development of light-hearted theatre during the Victorian era.

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