As Long as They're Happy (play)
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Written by | Vernon Sylvaine |
Date premiered | 13 April 1953 |
Place premiered | Grand Theatre, Blackpool |
Original language | English |
Genre | Comedy |
As Long as They're Happy is a comedy play by the British writer Vernon Sylvaine which was first staged in 1953. A successful hit, it ran at the Garrick Theatre in the West End for 370 performances between July 1953 and May 1954.[1] Veteran entertainer Jack Buchanan directed and starred as a stockbroker trying to cope with the extravagant behaviour of his daughters. Other members of the cast included Dorothy Dickson, Nigel Green, David Hutcheson and Stephen Hancock.[2]
Film[]
In 1955 it was made into a musical film directed by J. Lee Thompson and with Buchanan reprising his starring role.[3]
References[]
Bibliography[]
- Chibnall, Steve. J. Lee Thompson. Manchester University Press, 2000.
- Wearing, J.P. The London Stage 1950-1959: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.
Categories:
- 1953 plays
- British plays adapted into films
- Plays by Vernon Sylvaine
- Plays set in London
- Comedy plays
- West End plays
- 1950s play stubs