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Artist: Eugene O'Neill Confronting Bodies: Mayor of Boston Date of Action: 1929 Specific Location: Boston, Ma. Description of Artwork: Eugene O'Neill's play, "Strange Interlude". Description of Incident: In 1929 Mayor Nichols prohibited the production of Eugene O'Neill's "Strange Interlude". Results of Incident: Instead of opposing the demand, the Theater Guild moved the production to a suburb beyond the jurisdiction of the city authorities; thousands flocked to see the performance. Source: The Censor Marches On, pg. 68 |