CLARK, BARRETT H.

(1890-1953)

   Barrett Harper Clark was born in Toronto, Canada. After touring as an actor, he moved into academia and publishing. He taught dramatic literature at Columbia University while writing numerous articles and books on the theatre. From 1918 to 1936, he was the literary editor for Samuel French, Inc., after which he founded and headed Dramatists Play Service.* He was drama editor of Drama Magazine and edited the 20 volumes of America's Lost Plays. His European Theories of the Drama (1918) was widely used as a textbook for several decades. He served on the board of directors of the Drama League of America.