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One Act
Original
Something More Important
Broadway
One Act
Original
Chanin Auditorium
122 E. 42nd Street, 50th floor, New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
H. F. Maltby
People (9)
Robert Johnson
The Boy
(Original)
Leo Kennedy
The Man
(Original)
Jack MacLennon
The Detective
(Original)
Doris Packer
The Woman
(Original)
Jerome Sheldon
The Constable
(Original)
Herbert Warren
The Inspector
(Original)
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Robert Johnson
The Boy
(Original)
Leo Kennedy
The Man
(Original)
Jack MacLennon
The Detective
(Original)
Doris Packer
The Woman
(Original)
Jerome Sheldon
The Constable
(Original)
Herbert Warren
The Inspector
(Original)
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H. F. Maltby
Writer
George K. Arthur
Staging
Producer
Jack MacLennon
Scenic Design
The International Players
Presenter
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Jul
11
1935
Closing Date
Jul
17
1935
Performances
12
as of Dec 20, 2025
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