Frances Goodrich books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1890–1984
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Frances Goodrich published 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with The Diary of Anne Frank (1956).
Updated September 2026
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The Diary of Anne Frank
Frances Goodrich's most-read book.
Plays in order

The Diary of Anne Frank (1956)

It's a Wonderful Life (1986)

The Play of the Diary of Anne Frank (1995)
Other books in order

Literature Source Book: The Diary of Anne Frank and Related Readings (1996)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)Film · from The Diary of Anne Frank
About Frances Goodrich
Frances Goodrich was an American actress, dramatist, and screenwriter, best known for her collaborations with her partner and husband Albert Hackett. She received both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play with her husband for The Diary of Anne Frank which had premiered in 1955.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frances Goodrich FAQ
- How many books has Frances Goodrich written?
- Frances Goodrich published 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frances Goodrich's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Diary of Anne Frank.
- What is Frances Goodrich's last book?
- It's a Wonderful Life (1986).
- What is Frances Goodrich's most famous book?
- The Diary of Anne Frank (1956) is Frances Goodrich's most widely read book.
- Which Frances Goodrich books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Diary of Anne Frank (film, 1959).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.