''Seidman and Son'' is a 1958 novel by Elick Moll, adapted by Moll into a 1962 play. The story centers on Morris Seidman, a Jewish garment manufacturer in New York City, and his relationships with his wife, son, and daughter.Graham, Kathleen (14 June 1958)
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'' The novel debuted at number 12 on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list on June 15, 1958,June 15, 1958 fiction NYT Best Seller List
/ref> and remained on the list for 15 weeks.September 28, 1958 Fiction NYT Best Seller List
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in October 1962 at the

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ran for 216 performances through April 20, 1963.

headlined and directed the one year U.S. national tour of ''Seidman and Son''.Millstein, Gilbert (25 May 1958)
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'' Taubman, Howard (17 October 1962)
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'' (reporting that play was set to close at the Belasco in April 1963 after 214 performances, and then start touring)Glover, William (17 October 1962)
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'' (Associated Press story) Moll also wrote two sequel novels, ''Mr. Seidman and the Geisha'' (1962), and ''The Perilous Spring of Morris Seidman'' (1972).Jacob, Merle L. & Hope Apple
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