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 | Donald Sinden |
---|---|
Catherine Sloper | Peggy Ashcroft |
Dr Sloper | Ralph Richardson |
Elizabeth Almond | Madge Compton |
Lavinia Penniman | Gillian Lind |
Maria | Pauline Jameson |
Marian Almond | Gillian Howell |
Morris Townsend | James Donald |
Mrs Montgomery | Ann Wilton |
Catherine Sloper (temporary replacement) | Pauline Jameson
(2nd – 27th August 1949) |
Dr Sloper (temporary replacement) | Cecil Trouncer
(2nd – 27th August 1949) |
Maria (temporary replacement) | Rosemary Davis
(2nd – 27th August 1949) |
Morris Townsend | Ralph Michael
(started 10th October 1949) |
Catherine Sloper | Wendy Hiller
(started 16th January 1950) |
Dr Sloper | Godfrey Tearle
(started 16th January 1950) |
Crew | |
Decor by | Motley |
Director | John Gielgud |
Manager and Stage Director | Charles La Trobe |
Music and Orchestra under the direction of | Leslie Bridgewater |
Presented in association with | Arts Council of Great Britain |
Press Representative | Vivienne Byerley |
Production Manager | Ian Dow |
Stage Manager | Leonard Michell |
Stage Manager | Harry Pease |
Chief Engineer | Joe Davis |
Chief Wardrobe Mistress | Lily Taylor |
General Manager | William Conway |
Scenery built by | Brunskill & Loveday |
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Play description
Adapted from Henry James’ WASHINGTON SQUARE by Ruth and Augustus Goetz.
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