The Cop and the Anthem Resources

O. Henry had some wild times when he was in Austin. Read all about 'em.

O. Henry even has half a literary prize named after him.

O. Henry got to see the "The Cop and the Anthem" adapted into a short film.

Since there is very little dialogue in the story, it was probably perfect for the silent film era.

We are amazed at how many film adaptations there are of O. Henry's stories. Check it out!

This compilation includes the article that contains the only interview O. Henry gave.

A nice little bio from Random House.

Read this article from The Washington Post. Does "The Cop and the Anthem" draw on or contribute to any of these myths?

This New York Times article breaks the news to the public about O. Henry's secret prison record. Scandalous! Luckily, O. Henry had already been dead for six years. That's a good way to avoid the drama.

Watch part one of this famous adaptation. If you like what you see, follow the links to the left for parts one through four.

You listen to "The Cop and the Anthem" and all the other stories from O. Henry's collection The Four Million.

Here's O. Henry with his wife and daughter.

The last picture of him before his death.