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or 'Johnny Was a Hero'
A play by Roger MacDougall.

The play takes place in Dr. Cassidy's house in Ulster and in Phelan's garage two miles south of the border in Eire. Time is during the last war when Eire was neutral and Ulster was at war.
(Based on the Arts Theatre Club production directed by Roy Rich)

Contributors

Author:
Roger MacDougall
Producer:
George More O'Ferrall
Settings:
Barry Learoyd
Dr. Cassidy:
E.J. Kennedy
John Truethorn, K.C.:
Henry Hewitt
Molly Phelan:
Louise Hampton
Maureen Phelan:
Maureen Pryor
Flynn:
Larry Burns
Shinto:
Michael Golden
Terrence Sullivan:
Robin Bailey
Matt Sullivan:
Harry Towb
Johnny Phelan:
Victor Maddern
Ambulance attendant:
Robert Mooney
Tim Conolly:
John Kelly
Patsy McGuire:
Edward Byrne
Inspector O'Rorke:
Kevin Stoney

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