Davis, Richard Harding 1864-1916 creator text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Miss Civilization: A Comedy in One Act" by Richard Harding Davis is a play that falls under the category of comedic drama, written during the early 20th century. The play centers around an attempted burglary during the night after Christmas in the country house of the Gardner family, highlighting themes of civility versus criminality in a humorous and engaging setting. The storyline follows Alice Gardner, who is home with her ill mother when three burglars attempt to break in. Alice, displaying both bravery and wit, engages with the intruders—"Uncle" Joseph Hatch, "Brick" Meakin, and Harry Hayes—in a comical interaction that turns the table on them. Instead of reacting with fear, Alice invites the burglars to partake in a late-night supper and challenges their life choices, emphasizing the value of civilization over criminal acts. As the tension builds, the arrival of law enforcement provides a resolution, with Alice fainting from the stress of the ordeal. The play cleverly intertwines humor with social commentary, showcasing the resilience of its protagonist against the backdrop of lawlessness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 1999-05-01 Produced by Theresa Aramao, and David Widger Original publication data not identified American drama (Comedy) -- 20th century PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1742 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1742 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133049.0 1742