POLLOCK, CHANNING

(1880-1946)

Born in Washington, he became drama critic for theWashington Postin 1898. Later he was press representative forWilliam A. Brady(1900-1904) and for the Shuberts (1904-1906). During his long stint as drama critic forThe Green Book(1905-1919), Pollock began writing plays. He was best known for his high-minded dramas of the 1920s:The Fool(1924),The Enemy(1925), and theexpressionistdramaMr. Moneypenny(1928). His memoirHarvest of My Years(1943) conveys his readiness to speak out for a cause and captures his colorful career and associations.