Richard Maxwell — Act One Character Profile

About Richard Maxwell

Hart's agent who advises him to abandon serious drama in the style of O'Neill and Ibsen, encouraging him to write a comedy instead, which directly leads to the creation of Once in a Lifetime.

Character Facts

Played by

Sam Levene

Appears in

Act One (1963)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Richard Maxwell — Professional Client — Moss Hart (George Hamilton)

  Hart seeks professional agent guidance.

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