As Long as They're Happy (play) explained

As Long as They're Happy
Date Of Premiere:13 April 1953
Original Language:English
Place:Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Genre:Comedy

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.[1] 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.[2]

Film

See 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.[3]

References

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

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