Other works
He played Julian Rolphe in the original
Broadway production of "The Yellow Ticket", a role later played by
Laurence Olivier in the 1931 film version of the play. The film, however, did feature
Lionel Barrymore, John's elder brother, in an important role.
Justice (1916). Written by
John Galsworthy. Candler Theatre: 3 Apr 1916- Jul 1916 (closing date unknown/104 performances). Cast:
John Barrymore (as "William Falder"), F. Cecil Butler, Wallis Clark,
Cecil Clovelly (as "Sweedle"), Charles Dodsworth, Charles Francis, Walter Geer, Rupert Harvey,
O.P. Heggie (as "Robert Cokeson"), Warren F. Hill, Lester Lonergan, Thomas Louden, John S. O'Brien,
Henry Stephenson (as "James How"), Ashton Tonge, Watson White. Produced by Corey-Williams-Riter, Inc.
The Jest (1919). Comedy/tragedy. Adapted from the Italian of Sem Benelli; Book adapted by Edward Sheldon. Plymouth Theatre: 19 Sep 1919- 28 Feb 1920 (179 performances). Cast:
E.J. Ballantine (as "Fazio Gianetto's Servant"),
John Barrymore (as "Giannetto Malespini, A Young Painter"),
Lionel Barrymore (as "Neri Chiaramantesi, A Captain of the Mercenaries"),
Cecil Clovelly (as "The Doctor"), Maud Durand, Margaret Fareleigh, Arthur Forrest, Maude Hanaford, Paul Irving, Charles Kennedy, Jacob Kingsberry, W.J. McClure, Martha McGraw, Arthur Rankin, H. Charles Smith,
Gilda Varesi Archibald (as "Fiametta"), Thomas Williams,
Louis Wolheim (as "The Executioner"). Produced by Arthur Hopkins.
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