This witty and acerbic textual content for a 1939 Broadway comedy facilities round Sheridan Whiteside, a famously caustic radio character and critic, who slips on ice outdoors the house of a outstanding Ohio household, the Stanleys. Confined to their dwelling whereas recovering, Whiteside inserts himself into their lives, turning their world the other way up along with his demanding character and eccentric celeb visitors. The play satirizes celeb tradition and middle-class aspirations.
Kaufman and Hart’s comedic masterpiece gives a pointy critique of social mores and the cult of character. The play’s enduring recognition stems from its intelligent dialogue, farcical conditions, and memorable characters, together with the inspiration for Whiteside, the real-life Alexander Woollcott. It was tailored right into a profitable movie in 1942, solidifying its place in American well-liked tradition. Its themes of societal expectations and the disruption attributable to an outsider proceed to resonate with audiences at present.