It Can't Happen Here, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

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It Can't Happen Here, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

It Can't Happen Here, [193-]. A Vote for Buzz Windrip is a vote for Dictatorship - Support the People's Party'. Play adapted from a dystopian political novel about the rise of a US dictator, by Sinclair Lewis. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances

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Administration Works Progress Cultural Event Dictatorship Dystopian Fascism Federal Theatre Project Harry Sinclair Lewis Jack Moffitt John C John C Moffitt Lewis Harry Sinclair Lewis Sinclair Moffitt Moffitt Jack Moffitt John C New Deal Playbill Prophetic Show Sinclair Lewis Stage Show Tyranny Works Progress Administration Graphic Design Playhouse

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This print is an original campaign poster for the Federal Theatre Project's production of "It Can't Happen Here," a play adapted from Sinclair Lewis's dystopian political novel of the same name. The novel, published in 1935, depicts the rise of a fascist dictator in the United States, making it a strikingly prophetic work for its time. The Federal Theatre Project, established by the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935, aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced them. The poster, featuring the stark warning "A Vote for Buzz Windrip is a vote for Dictatorship - Support the People's Party," was designed to raise awareness and engage audiences in the political themes of the play. The bold, colorful graphic design, with its striking lettering by Jack Moffitt (credited as J.C. Moffitt), effectively conveys the urgency and gravity of the message. The image of a clenched fist, symbolizing resistance, adds to the poster's powerful impact. This poster serves as a testament to the Federal Theatre Project's role in promoting cultural events and engaging the public in important political discourse during the 1930s. It also underscores the enduring relevance of Sinclair Lewis's cautionary tale about the potential for tyranny in America.

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