Martha Morton

Martha Morton
"A woman of the century"
Born	(1865-10-10)October 10, 1865 New York City, U.S.
Died	February 18, 1925(1925-02-18) (aged 59) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	playwright
Language	English
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Hunter College
Spouse	Hermann Conheim ​ (m. 1897)​
Relatives	Michael Morton (brother)

Martha Morton (October 10, 1865 – February 18, 1925) was the first successful American woman to sustain a lengthy career as a professional playwright. Author of numerous plays, she founded the Society of Dramatic Authors, and helped open doors for other female theatre artists.