The Heiress

John Burrell was replaced as director, the week before the Brighton opening, by John Gielgud. (‘Chit Chat’, The Stage 27th January 1949, page 6.)

Cast & Crew

Cast

Arthur Townsend
Catherine Sloper
Dr Sloper
Elizabeth Almond
Lavinia Penniman
Maria
Marian Almond
Morris Townsend
Mrs Montgomery
Catherine Sloper (temporary replacement)
  (2nd – 27th August 1949)
Dr Sloper (temporary replacement)
  (2nd – 27th August 1949)
Maria (temporary replacement)
  (2nd – 27th August 1949)
Morris Townsend
  (started 10th October 1949)
Catherine Sloper
  (started 16th January 1950)
Dr Sloper
  (started 16th January 1950)

Crew

Decor by
Director
Manager and Stage Director
Music and Orchestra under the direction of
Presented in association with
Press Representative
Production Manager
Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Chief Engineer
Chief Wardrobe Mistress
General Manager
Scenery built by

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Play description

Adapted from Henry James’ WASHINGTON SQUARE by Ruth and Augustus Goetz.

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