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On Borrowed Time
Broadway
Original
On Borrowed Time
Broadway
Original
Longacre Theatre
220 W. 48th St.
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 (43)
Dudley Digges
Julian Northrup
(Original)
Frank Conroy
Mr. Brink
(Original)
Jean Adair
Demetria Riffle
(Original)
Andy Anderson
Workman
(Original)
Elwell Cobb
Workman
(Original)
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Paul Osborn
Writer
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Based on a Novel by
Joshua Logan
Director
Jo Mielziner
Scenic Design
Dwight Deere Wiman
Producer
Pro Info
Opening Date
Feb
3
1938
Closing Date
Nov
5
1938
Performances
321
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