For the TV episode, see The Playwright (The Nanny).
The Playwright
Produced by
Essanay Studios
Starring
Francis X. Bushman
Distributed by
General Film Company
Release date
August 29, 1911 (1911-08-29)
Running time
1 reel
Country
USA
Language
Silent..English titles
The Playwright is a 1911 silent film short starring Francis X. Bushman. It was produced at the Essanay Studios, Chicago and released by the General Film Company.[1][2][3]
^Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Bryan, Texas); November 9, 1911
^East Oregonian (Pendleton, Oregon) EVENING EDITION; September 29, 1911
^Francis X. Bushman: A Biography & Filmography by Richard J. Maturi & Mary Buckingham Maturi c.1998
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