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On Borrowed Time
Broadway
On Borrowed Time
Broadway
48th Street Theatre
157 W. 48th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
An old man chases Death (called Mr. Brink) up a tree so he can spend more time with his grandson, in Paul Osborn's fantasy based on L.E. Watkin's novel.
Playwright:
Paul Osborn
People (50)
Victor Moore
Julian Northrup
(Original)
Beulah Bondi
Nellie
(Original)
Leo G. Carroll
Mr. Brink
(Original)
Larry Barton
Sheriff
(Original)
Kay Hammond
Demetria Riffle
(Original)
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Paul Osborn
Writer
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Based On The Novel By
Marshall Jamison
Staging
Paul Morrison
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Lighting Design
Herman Shapiro
Stage Manager
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Feb
10
1953
Closing Date
Apr
18
1953
Performances
78
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