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Gladys Hurlbut

Shows · Gladys Hurlbut

Book Writer 1898–1988 On stage 19201948

On stage 7 productions, 28 years

1920 Mrs. Jimmie Thompson Princess Theatre · Original 64 perf.
1921 The Playboy of the Western World Bramhall Playhouse · Revival
1924 Ashes National Theatre · Original 24 perf.
1925 Caught 39th Street Theatre · Original 32 perf.
1927 For Better or Worse Mansfield Theatre · Original · directed by Tom Powers 16 perf.
1931 Just to Remind You Broadhurst Theatre · Original · directed by Melville Burke 16 perf.
1948 Life With Mother Empire Theatre · Original · directed by Guthrie McClintic 262 perf.

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