Abstract from Wikipedia : Edward Knoblock (April 7, 1874 - July 19, 1945) was an American-born British playwright and novelist most remembered for the often revived 1911 play, Kismet Edward Knoblock. Born Edward Gustav Knoblauch(1874-04-07)April 7, 1874New York City, New York, U.S. ADied July 19, 1945(1945-07-19) (aged 71)London, England, U.K. Occupation Playwright and Author