The Darling of the Gods by David Belasco (July 25, 1853 ? May 14, 1931) and John Luther Long (January 1, 1861 ? October 31, 1927). First produced in England at His Majesty?s Theatre, on 28th December 28 1903. A lavishly illustrated souvenir, which has this image on the cover, says the audience will see ?what his honour meant to the Samurai; you will understand how precious a thing to him was his sword with which he preserved his honour?.