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The Big Knife
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The Big Knife Playbill - March 1949
The Big Knife
Broadway
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National Theatre
208 W. 41st St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
A movie studio uses blackmail and other dastardly actions to keep its latest star under long-term contract, though he would rather get out of town.
playwright:
Clifford Odets
People (22)
John Garfield
Charlie Castle
(Original)
Nancy Kelly
Marion Castle
(Original)
J. Edward Bromberg
Marcus Hoff
(Original)
Paul McGrath
Smiley Coy
(Original)
Reinhold Schünzel
Nat Danziger
(Original)
Joan McCracken
Dixie Evans
(Original)
Ted Newton
Hank Teagle
(Original)
John McKee
Dr. Frary
(Original)
Mary Patton
Connie Bliss
(Original)
Leona Powers
Patty Benedict
(Original)
William Terry
Buddy Bliss
(Original)
Frank Wilson
Russell
(Original)
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John Garfield
Charlie Castle
(Original)
Nancy Kelly
Marion Castle
(Original)
J. Edward Bromberg
Marcus Hoff
(Original)
Paul McGrath
Smiley Coy
(Original)
Reinhold Schünzel
Nat Danziger
(Original)
Joan McCracken
Dixie Evans
(Original)
Ted Newton
Hank Teagle
(Original)
John McKee
Dr. Frary
(Original)
Mary Patton
Connie Bliss
(Original)
Leona Powers
Patty Benedict
(Original)
William Terry
Buddy Bliss
(Original)
Frank Wilson
Russell
(Original)
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Clifford Odets
Playwright
Lee Strasberg
Director
Howard Bay
Scenic Design
Lucille Little
Costume Design
Ambrose Costello
Stage Manager
James Noble
Assistant Stage Manager
Forrest C. Haring
Production Supervisor
Business Manager
John H. Del Bondio
Business Manager
Tom Weatherly
Press Representative
Dwight Deere Wiman
Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Feb
24
1949
Closing Date
May
28
1949
Performances
109
as of Jun 21, 2025
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