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Life With Father

Life With Father

by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

Based on a Book
Bestseller
Comedy
Critically-Acclaimed
Large Cast (14+)

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Life With Father

Life With Father





The long-running comedy based on Clarence Day's short stories about his father.


Story:

In 1880's New York City, Clarence, a financier, attempts to run his household as efficiently as his business, though his wife Vinnie and his four sons ultimately have the power.


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Fun Fact

Having played an incredible 3,224 performances, this show holds the record as the longest running non-musical in Broadway history.

Playwright

Playwright
Howard Lindsay


Playwright

Playwright
Russel Crouse



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Empire Theatre, Bijou Theatre, Alvin Theatre
Opening Night
Nov 8, 1939
Total Performances
3,224
Original Cast
Katharine Bard, Dorothy Bernard, Nellie Burt, John Drew Devereaux, Ruth Hammond, Timothy Kearse, John C. King, Howard Lindsay, Portia Morrow, Larry Robinson, Raymond Roe, Richard Simon, Richard Sterling, Dorothy Stickney, A.H. Van Buren, Teresa Wright
Director
Bretaigne Windust
Producer
Oscar Serlin
Scenic Design
Stewart Chaney
Costume Design
Stewart Chaney

1947 Film Version

Movie Name
Life With Father
Type
Hollywood Feature Film
Director
Michael Curtiz
Screenplay
Clarence Day, Donald Ogden Stewart
Starring
William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor



Books

Script
Play Script

Book
Short Stories by Clarence Day


Videos

DVD
1947 Hollywood Version DVD


Merchandise

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