Today in Bookish and Literary History, November 20

1852 Masks & Faces by Charles Reade and Tom Taylor (UK)

1906 Doctor's Dilemma by George Bernard Shaw (Ireland)

This social comedy revolves around the ethical quandaries faced by a set of doctors once they need to determine which affected person is most deserving of limited clinical assets, particularly an existence-saving but experimental treatment.

1934 Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman

The Children's Hour is a play written by Lillian Hellman that tells the story of two women who run a boarding school for girls in New England. When a vindictive student accuses them of having a lesbian relationship, their lives are turned upside down as the scandal spreads throughout the community.

1946 Another Part of the Forest by Lillian Hellman

Set in the fictional town of Bowden, Alabama, in June 1880, the plot focuses on the wealthy, ruthless, and innately evil Hubbard family and their rise to prominence.

1952 Seven Year Itch by George Axelrod

The titular phrase, which refers to declining interest in a monogamous relationship after seven years of marriage, has been used by psychologists.