The Fourposter
by Jan de Hartog

The Fourposter Book Cover
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Highlights

1910s/WWI Interior Set Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Tony Award

Winner! 1952 Tony® Award for Best Play

Synopsis

Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy starred on Broadway in this moving chronicle of a husband and wife, from their wedding night in 1890 until they leave the house that has been their home, thirty-five years later.

They fret and quarrel, laugh, cry, and make love in the same room in which they began their married life.

Standing throughout the evening is the old fourposter, silent witness to all.

Press Reviews

"Pleasantest comedy of the season."

— The New York Times

Videos

Scene from Fourposter. Fullerton Competition 2013

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573609091
ISBN-10 0573609098

The Fourposter is a comedy play written by Jan de Hartog and published by Samuel French .

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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