Based on the following Broadway production: Mr. Sycamore (1942). Comedy. Written by
Ketti Frings, based on a story by
Robert Ayre. Scenic Design by Samuel Leve. Costume Design by Emeline Roche. Directed by
Lester Vail. Guild Theatre: 13 Nov 1942- 28 Nov 1942 (19 performances). Cast:
Stuart Erwin (as "John Gwilt") [Broadway debut],
Lillian Gish (as "Jane Gwilt"),
Enid Markey (as "Estelle Benlow"), Walter F. Appler,
Harry Bellaver (as "Mr. Fink"),
Albert Bergh (as "Mr. Oikle"), Helen Brown,
Russell Collins (as "Reverand Doctor Doody"), Barbara Dale, Helen Dodson, Jed Dooley,
Franklyn Fox (as "Fletcher Pingpank"), Kenneth Hayden, Mary Heckart, Pearl Herzog (as "Daisy Staines"), Otto Hulett, Ray J. Largay, Louise McBride, Peggy Opdycke,
John Philliber (as "Abner Coote"),
Rupert Pole (as "Third Milkman/People of Smeed"), Leona Powers, Harry Sheppard,
Buddy Swan (as "Albert Fernfield"), Ernest Theiss, Harry Townes, Albert Vees. Produced by The Theatre Guild (
Theresa Helburn,
Lawrence Langner: Administrative Directors). Note: this was one of the biggest flops of the 1942 season.
