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

It Can't Happen Here, [193-]....Sinclair Lewis World Famous Novel "It Can't Happen Here"'. 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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is a captivating playbill poster for a theatrical adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's dystopian political novel of the same name. The image, created during the 1930s as part of the Federal Theatre Project, was designed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ workers on public relief, and bring live performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced them. The monochrome poster features bold, striking text that announces "Sinclair Lewis' World Famous Novel 'It Can't Happen Here'" at the top. Below, a dramatic image of an eagle with outstretched wings and a banner bearing the ominous phrase "Beware! Fascism Comes to Dinner!" conveys the prophetic and cautionary tone of the novel. The title of the play, "It Can't Happen Here," is displayed prominently in large, bold letters, with the subtitle "A Play Adapted from the Novel by Harry Sinclair Lewis" below. The poster also includes the names of key production personnel, including Jack Moffitt and John C. Moffitt, who were likely involved in the design and production of the poster. The Federal Theatre Project logo is also present, along with the location and date information. The poster serves as a poignant reminder of the cultural and historical significance of the Federal Theatre Project during the New Deal era, and the enduring relevance of Sinclair Lewis' novel as a warning against the potential for tyranny and fascism in America.

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