THE HAPPY HYPOCRITE and VIVIEN LEIGH

THE HAPPY HYPOCRITE (1936)

Clemence Dane's stage adaptation of Max Beerbohm's novella about the transfiguring power of love.
A Play in Words and Music.

Jenny Mere: "Your face is the face of a great saint."
Lord George: "No!"
Jenny Mere: "Yes!"

Based on: Max Beerbohm's story
Directed: Maurice Colbourne
Location: His Majesty's Theatre, London
Proprietor: Joseph Benson
Lessees: H. M. & S. LTD.

Opened: April 8, 1936. In spite of good notices, the play wilted quikly.
Cast: Vivien Leigh (Jenny Mere), Ivor Novello (Lord George), Malcolen Russell (The Spy), and Kenneth Howell (Woodman)

Vivien Leigh wrote to Gliddon: I can't help feeling that this play is of tremendous importance, firstly because it's essential I should work again and quickly, and that it will be a wonderful experience which is just what I want.

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