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1953 play

As Long as They're Happy
Written byVernon Sylvaine
Date premiered13 April 1953
Place premieredGrand Theatre, Blackpool
Original languageEnglish
GenreComedy

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. 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.

Film

Main article: As Long as They're Happy

In 1955 it was made into a musical film directed by J. Lee Thompson and with Buchanan reprising his starring role.

References

  1. Wearing p.239
  2. Wearing p.239
  3. Chibnall p.117-18

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.


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