Afterwards (play)

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Afterwards
Written by Walter C. Hackett
Date premiered7 November 1933
Place premiered Whitehall Theatre
Original languageEnglish
GenreMystery

Afterwards is a 1933 mystery play by the British-American writer Walter C. Hackett revolving around a psychic medium.

Contents

It enjoyed a West End run of 208 performances at the Whitehall Theatre between 7 November 1933 and 12 June 1934. The original London cast included Gordon Harker, Henry Daniell, Ronald Shiner, Jeanne Stuart and Marion Lorne. [1]

Adaptation

It was adapted into the 1934 Hollywood film Their Big Moment directed by James Cruze and starring Zasu Pitts. [2]

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References

  1. Wearing p.318
  2. Goble p.200

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