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Lightnin'
by Winchell Smith and Frank Bacon
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About the Play
One of the longest-running comedies in Broadway history.
Story:
The story takes place in the mythical town of Calivada where Lightnin' Bill Jones, or more correctly his wife, operates a rather seedy hotel that straddles the California-Nevada state line convenient for those looking for a quick Nevada divorce. When he refuses to go along with the sale of the hotel to group of out-of-town businessmen, his own wife files for divorce, but in court Lightnin’ Bill wins the case and his wife.
Playwright
Winchell Smith
Playwright
Frank Bacon
Broadway Premiere
- Theatre
- Gaiety Theatre
- Opening Night
- Aug 26, 1918
- Total Performances
- 1,291
- Original Cast
- Frank Bacon, Bessie Bacon, E. J. Blunkall, Sidney Coburn, Sam Coit, Fred Conklin, Harry Davenport, Mary Duryea, William F. Granger, Frances Kennan, James C. Lane, Thomas MacLarnie, Beth Martin, Ralph Morgan, Beatrice Nichols, Jane Oaker, Minnie Palmer, Jessie E. Pringle, Phyllis Rankin, George Spelvin, Paul Stanton, Helen Story, George Thompson, Ruth Towle, Sue Wilson
- Producer
- John Golden
1938 Broadway Revival
- Theatre
- John Golden Theatre
- Opening Night
- Sep 15, 1938
- Total Performances
- 54
- Original Cast
- Producer
- John Golden
- Scenic Design
- Cirker & Robbins
1930 Film Version
- Movie Name
- Lightnin’
- Type
- Hollywood Feature Film
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay
- Frank Bacon, S.N. Behrman, Sonya Levien, Winchell Smith
- Starring
- Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Joel McCrea
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