Alison Smith (c. 1892 – January 7, 1943) was an American movie and theatre critic and author.
Smith was born in
Yolo County, California and came to New York in 1913. Smith wrote for ''
The Craftsman
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*Master craftsman, an artisan who has achieved such a standard that he may establish his own workshop and take o ...
'', ''
The New York Globe'', the ''
New York Evening Mail'', and the ''
New York World''.
She was married to playwright
Russel Crouse
Russel Crouse (20 February 1893 – 3 April 1966) was an American playwright and librettist, best known for his work in the Broadway theatre, Broadway writing partnership of Lindsay and Crouse.
Life and career
Born in Findlay, Ohio, Crouse was th ...
.
[(8 January 1943)]
Alison Smith (obituary)
'' Philadelphia Inquirer'',p. 26 ("Alison Smith, 50, widely known dramatic critic, author and newspaperwoman, died at her home here today after a long illness.")[Merritt, Kenneth (20 July 1996)]
The New York Times Flowered In An Era of Great Newspapers
''Greensboro News-Record''[Schuyler, Philip (1 May 1926)]
Newspaper Couple Sails for Abroad
''Editor & Publisher
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Originally based in New York City, ...
'', p. 9 She died on January 7, 1943, at her home in New York at age 50.
[(8 January 1945)]
Miss Alison Smith: Ex-Assistant Drama Critic of World, Wife of Russel Crouse
'' The New York Times''
References
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1943 deaths
American theater critics
New York World journalists
Year of birth uncertain