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The Kingfisher

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  1w, 2m

William Douglas-Home

"A delightful flight of fancy." - The New York Post
"Delightful comedy!" - The New York Daily News
"Bewitching fun!...Elegant, civilized." - The Associated Press

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Senior

Details

Summary

Cecil, a seventy year-old successful novelist living comfortably with his fussy old butler is contemplating marriage. The object of his affections, Evelyn, has just buried the man she married fifty years ago after being propositioned by Cecil. She is confronted with a candid and charming proposal in this delightful comedy that starred Rex Harrison and Claudette Colbert on Broadway.

Performing Groups

    Media

    "A delightful flight of fancy." - The New York Post

    "Delightful comedy!" - The New York Daily News

    "Bewitching fun!...Elegant, civilized." - The Associated Press

    Licensing & Materials

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    Authors

    Author

    William Douglas-Home

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