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The Father   

 
Cort Theatre , (11/16/1949 - 1/14/1950)
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Opening Date:Nov 16, 1949   
Closing Date:Jan 14, 1950 Total Performances:69

Category: Play, Drama, Revival, Broadway
Description: A play in three acts
Setting: Adolph's house in a Swedish town.


Production Staff
Produced by Richard W. Krakauer and Robert L. Joseph; Produced in association with Harry Brandt
Written by August Strindberg; Book adapted by Robert L. Joseph
Directed by Raymond Massey
Scenic Design by Donald Oenslager; Costume Design by Eleanore Goldsmith; Lighting Design by Donald Oenslager; Assistant to Mr. Oenslager: Frederick Stover
General Manager: Paul Vroom
Stage Manager: Elmer Brown; Assistant Stage Mgr: Charles Snyder
General Press Representative: Karl Bernstein; Press Representative: Harvey B. Sabinson
Cast
Raymond Massey The Cavalry Captain
Mady Christians Laura
the Captain's wife
Philip Huston The Pastor
Laura's brother
Grace Kelly Bertha
the Captain's daughter
Paul Larson Larsen
Mary Morris The Nurse
John D. Seymour The Doctor
Charles Snyder Gustafson
1950 Theatre World Award
winnerGrace Kelly [winner]