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The Old Lady Shows Her Medals
Broadway
One Act
Revival
The Old Lady Shows Her Medals
Broadway
One Act
Revival
Playhouse Theatre
137 W. 48th St., New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
James M. Barrie
People (10)
Laurette Taylor
Mrs. Dowey
(Original)
Leslie Austin
Mr. Wilkinson
(Original)
Jane Corcoran
Mrs. Mickleham
(Original)
Lawrence Fletcher
Private K. Dowey
(Original)
Nan Sheldon
Mrs. Haggerty
(Original)
Alice May Tuck
Mrs. Twymley
(Original)
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Laurette Taylor
Mrs. Dowey
(Original)
Leslie Austin
Mr. Wilkinson
(Original)
Jane Corcoran
Mrs. Mickleham
(Original)
Lawrence Fletcher
Private K. Dowey
(Original)
Nan Sheldon
Mrs. Haggerty
(Original)
Alice May Tuck
Mrs. Twymley
(Original)
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William A. Brady
Writer
Producer
Stanley Logan
Staging
Livingston Platt
Scenic Design
Charles Frohman, Inc.
Associated Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Mar
7
1932
Closing Date
Apr
4
1932
Performances
32
as of Mar 09, 2026
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