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Whistler's Grandmother
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Whistler's Grandmother
Broadway
Original
President Theatre
247 W. 48th St., New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Robert Finch
People (12)
Dick Bernie
Nick
(Original)
Alan Carney
Lute
(Original)
Lonny Chapman
Eddie
(Original)
Lou Gilbert
Sam
(Original)
Josephine Hull
Kate
(Original)
William Nealy
Sam
(Original)
Peggy Nelson
Joy
(Original)
William Podmore
Mr. Carruthers
(Original)
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Dick Bernie
Nick
(Original)
Alan Carney
Lute
(Original)
Lonny Chapman
Eddie
(Original)
Lou Gilbert
Sam
(Original)
Josephine Hull
Kate
(Original)
William Nealy
Sam
(Original)
Peggy Nelson
Joy
(Original)
William Podmore
Mr. Carruthers
(Original)
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Robert Finch
Writer
Eugene O'Sullivan
Staging
Leo Kerz
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Anthony Parella
Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Dec
11
1952
Closing Date
Jan
3
1953
Performances
24
as of Nov 30, 2025
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