Seeing the Elephant

Name: Seeing the Elephant
Author: George M. Baker

By George M. Baker

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The play portrays a comic rural household centered on the Somerby family and their neighbors, mixing courtship, convivial banter, and everyday labor. Harry, a reformed city dandy turned farmhand, seeks to marry Sally while her father hesitates; Silas’s fondness for drink and the antics of laborers and youth produce misunderstandings, risqué mishaps, and musical interludes. Simple stage directions, costume notes, and short scenes emphasize physical comedy and folk humor, using domestic routine to satirize vanity, temptation, and small‑town social mores.

About the Author

George M. Baker

George M. Baker was an American playwright and author known for his contributions to the genre of farce and drama in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote numerous plays that often blended humor with social commentary, showcasing his ability to engage audiences with both wit and insight. Among his notable works are "A Mysterious Disappearance: A Farce" and "Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts," which reflect his talent for crafting entertaining narratives. Baker's plays were popular during his time and continue to be recognized for their lively characters and engaging plots.