“The aftermath of the war is what inspired us to write many of our plays. The whole reason for our writing Inherit the Wind was that we were appalled at the blacklisting. We were appalled at thought control.”
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Jerome Lawrence
Jerome Lawrence, born on July 14, 1915, was an American playwright known for his profound social insight and unique dramatic style. His most famous work, 'Twelve Angry Men,' co-written with Robert E. Lee, became a classic in the American theater. more
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