It was a major hit on its release and went on to become one of the author's most successful plays. However, despite its popularity in London the play met with a lukewarm reception when it opened in New York City in 1915. It focuses on Joseph Quinney the endearing but stubborn head of a family firm of antiques dealers whose firm views cause problems for his relatives and friends. The play's success led Vachell to write a series of novels following on the adventures of the family. Film adaptations
The play was twice turned into silents films. Quinneys (1919) directed by Herbert Brenon and Quinneys (1927) directed by Maurice Elvey. References

Bibliography
 Bordman, Gerald. American Theatre: A Chronicle of Comedy and Drama 1914-1930. Oxford University Press, 1996. Cohen, Deborah.
It was a major hit on its release and went on to become one of the author's most successful plays. However, despite its popularity in London the play met with a lukewarm reception when it opened in New York City in 1915. It focuses on Jessica Quinney, the endearing but stubborn head of a family firm of antiques dealers whose firm views cause problems for her relatives and friends. The play's success led Vachell to write a series of novels following on the adventures of the family. 
Film adaptations
The play was twice turned into silents films. Quinneys (1919) directed by Herbert Brenon and Quinneys (1927) directed by Maurice Elvey. References
Bibliography
Bordman, Gerald. American Theatre: A Chronicle of Comedy and Drama 1914-1930. Oxford University Press, 1996. Cohen, Deborah.