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The Way Things Happen
Broadway
Original
The Way Things Happen
Broadway
Original
Lyceum Theatre
149 W. 45th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Clemence Dane
People (12)
Lillian Brennard
Mrs. Hanbury
(Original)
Katharine Cornell
Shirley Pride
(Original)
Augusta Haviland
Harness
(Original)
Tom Nesbitt
Martin Farren
(Original)
T. Wigney Percyval
Dr. Rodson
(Original)
Helen Robbins
Muriel Hanbury
(Original)
Reginald Sheffield
Chussie Hare
(Original)
Ivan Simpson
Bennett Lomax
(Original)
Orlando Smith
A Porter
(Original)
Zeffie Tilbury
Mrs. Farren
(Original)
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Lillian Brennard
Mrs. Hanbury
(Original)
Katharine Cornell
Shirley Pride
(Original)
Augusta Haviland
Harness
(Original)
Tom Nesbitt
Martin Farren
(Original)
T. Wigney Percyval
Dr. Rodson
(Original)
Helen Robbins
Muriel Hanbury
(Original)
Reginald Sheffield
Chussie Hare
(Original)
Ivan Simpson
Bennett Lomax
(Original)
Orlando Smith
A Porter
(Original)
Zeffie Tilbury
Mrs. Farren
(Original)
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Clemence Dane
Writer
Guthrie McClintic
Staging
Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Jan
28
1924
Closing Date
Feb
1
1924
Performances
24
as of Dec 02, 2025
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