THE HAPPY HYPOCRITE (1936)

Max Beerbohm's novella is about the transfiguring power of love.

A Play in Words and Music.

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

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Based on: Max Beerbohm's story

Directed: Maurice Colbourne

Vivien's role: Jenny Mere

Location His Majesty's Theatre, London

Opened: April 8, 1936 and, in spite of good notices, wilted quikly.

Cast: Vivian Leigh (Jenny Mere), Ivor Novello (Lord George), Malcolen Russell (The Spy), and Kenneth Howell (Woodman)

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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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