The Damask Cheek
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The Damask Cheek is a 1942 comedy play by the British writer John Van Druten in collaboration with Lloyd Morris.
Written byJohn Van Druten
Lloyd Morris
Lloyd Morris
Date premiered9 October 1942
Place premieredPlymouth Theatre, Boston
Original languageEnglish
| The Damask Cheek | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Van Druten Lloyd Morris |
| Date premiered | 9 October 1942 |
| Place premiered | Plymouth Theatre, Boston |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
It was first performed in Plymouth Theatre in Boston before a 93 performance Broadway run at the Playhouse Theatre. The cast featured Flora Robson, Celeste Holm and Zachary Scott with Van Druten himself directing.[1]
In 1949 it began its first London run at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith running for 36 performances. The cast included Bill Travers, Jane Baxter, Iris Hoey and Claire Bloom.[2]