DUEL OF ANGELS (1958, 1960-62)

Written by: Jean Giraudoux

Translated by: Christopher Fry

Directed: Jean-Louis Barrault

Decor by: Roger Furse

Costumes by: Christian Dior

Opened: Apollo Theatre, London, April 24, 1958
Opened: Helen Hayes Theatre, New York, April 19, 1960. Followed by a tour in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, and Washington D.C.

Caracters in order of appearance:

Joseph ... ... ... Derek Nimmo
Marcellus ... ... ... Peter Wyngarde
Gilly ... ... ... Fiona Duncan
Paola ... ... ... Vivien Leigh
Armand ... ... ... Basil Hoskins
Lucille ... ... ... Ann Todd / Claire Bloom
Eugenie ... ... ... Pauline Jameson
Mace-bearer ... ... ... Beaufoy Milton
Barbette ... ... ... Freda Jackson
Marcellus' servant ... ... ... Brian Harrison
Mr. Justice Blanchard ... ... ... Robin Bailey
Clerk of the Court ... ... ... Lawrence Davidson
Mr. Justice Blanchard's servant ... ... ... John Hart Dyke

Comments

Vivien Leigh: I think Giradoux was a marvelous playwright. I think it's a fascinating play. Full of ideas. Full of truth (1961).

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