Donald Ogden Stewart

Donald Ogden Stewart
Donald Ogden Stewart was an American author and screenwriter known for his witty and satirical writing. He gained fame in the 1920s with works like "Perfect Behavior" and "A Parody Outline of History," which showcased his humor and social commentary. Stewart transitioned to Hollywood, where he wrote screenplays for films such as "The Philadelphia Story," for which he won an Academy Award in 1940. His career was later impacted by the Hollywood blacklist due to his political affiliations with leftist causes.

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CHAPTER ONE: THE ETIQUETTE OF COURTSHIPA FEW WORDS ABOUT LOVECourtship is one of the oldest of social customs, even antedating in some countries such long-established usages as marriage, or the wearing of white neckties with full evening dress. The beginnings of the etiquette of courtship were apparently connected in some way with the custom of "love" between the sexes, and many of the old... more...

INTRODUCTION A CRITICAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN HISTORY In the Manner of William Lyon Phelps On a memorable evening in the year 1904 I witnessed the opening performance of Maude Adams in "Peter Pan". Nothing in the world can describe the tremendous enthusiasm of that night! I shall never forget the moment when Peter came to the front of the stage and asked the audience if we believed in fairies. I... more...