David Belasco, American director, producer, and playwright (born 1853)

David Belasco

American theatrical figure (1853–1931)

David Belasco was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright. He was the first writer to adapt the short story Madame Butterfly for the stage. He launched the theatrical career of many actors, including James O'Neill, Mary Pickford, Lenore Ulric, and…