As Long as They're Happy is a comedy play by the British writer Vernon Sylvaine which was first staged in 1953. A successful hit, it ran at the Garrick Theatre in the West End for 370 performances between July 1953 and May 1954.[1] Veteran entertainer Jack Buchanan directed and starred as a stockbroker trying to cope with the extravagant behaviour of his daughters. Other members of the cast included Dorothy Dickson, Nigel Green, David Hutcheson and Stephen Hancock.[2]
| As Long as They're Happy | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Written by | Vernon Sylvaine |
| Date premiered | 13 April 1953 |
| Place premiered | Grand Theatre, Blackpool |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
Film edit
In 1955 it was made into a musical film directed by J. Lee Thompson and with Buchanan reprising his starring role.[3]
References edit
Bibliography edit
- Chibnall, Steve. J. Lee Thompson. Manchester University Press, 2000.
- Wearing, J.P. The London Stage 1950-1959: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.
 | This article on a play from the 1950s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |