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Comedy in three acts. Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at the home of the Stanleys, slips on their doorstep, breaking his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follow, leading up to Christmas. The Stanley living room is monopolized by the irascible invalid. When Maggie, his secretary,... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Sheridan "Sherry" Whiteside: Add a description of this character.
- Maggie Cutler: The secretary of Mr. Whiteside
- Bert Jefferson: The local newspaper man
- Lorraine Sheldon: The actress
- Daisy Stanley: The wife of Mr. Ernest Stanley
- Ernest Stanley: The husband of Mrs. Stanley
- Richard Stanley: The son
- June Stanley: The daughter
- Miss Preen: The nurse
- John: The butler
- Sarah: The cook and wife of John
- Dr. Bradley: The doctor
- Harriet Stanley: Mr. Stanley's kooky sister
- Beverly Carlton: The writer
- Banjo: The comedian
Authors & Contributors edit
- Moss Hart (Author)
- George S. Kaufman (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 812.52
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