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Death Knocks

Short Play, Comedy  /  2m

Woody Allen

Nat Ackermann is on his bed reading when a mysterious figure climbs through his window and claims to be Death. Death is a little nervous; it's his first day on the job. Nat suggests that they play of gin rummy. If Nat wins, he doesn't have to go to the Happy Hunting Ground for twenty four hours. …

Death Knocks

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Nat Ackermann is on his bed reading when a mysterious figure climbs through his window and claims to be Death. Death is a little nervous; it's his first day on the job. Nat suggests that they play of gin rummy. If Nat wins, he doesn't have to go to the Happy Hunting Ground for twenty four hours.

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Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Woody Allen, though best known for his films, has also enjoyed a very successful career in theater. His first great success was Don't Drink the Water, which opened in 1968, and ran for 598 performances for almost two years on Broadway. Play It Again, Sam opened in 1969, playe ...

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