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Merrily We Roll Along (2013)

Musical | 23 October 2013 (USA)
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Follows the fortunes - in reverse chronology (from 1976 to 1957) - of three "good friends" and aspiring playwrights/composers Franklin Shepard, Charles Kringas, and Mary Flynn.

Director:

Maria Friedman

Writers:

George Furth (book), George S. Kaufman (based on the play by) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Matthew Barrow, Martin Callaghan, Clare Foster | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Credited cast:
Matthew Barrow Matthew Barrow ... Ru
Martin Callaghan Martin Callaghan ... Terry / Mr Spencer
Clare Foster ... Beth Spencer
Josefina Gabrielle Josefina Gabrielle ... Gussie Carnegie
Damian Humbley Damian Humbley ... Charles Kringas
Glyn Kerslake Glyn Kerslake ... Joe Josephson
Jenna Russell ... Mary Flynn
Zizi Strallen Zizi Strallen ... Meg
Mark Umbers ... Franklin Shepard
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Follows the fortunes - in reverse chronology (from 1976 to 1957) - of three "good friends" and aspiring playwrights/composers Franklin Shepard, Charles Kringas, and Mary Flynn.

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 October 2013 (USA) See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

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It was announced in June 1965 that George Seaton was to direct MGM's Merrilly We Roll Along based on the Broadway hit with George Peppard starring. See more »

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