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Donald Wolfit in A Knight in the Theatre
A series of four plays set in Edwardian London by Ernest Dudley
1: A dynasty of actors
The success of Mandeville's first production at his new theatre is threatened by family problems and a scandalous campaign to smear his good name.
Produced by ARCHIE CAMPBELL
1 Broadcast on June 11, 1967

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald Wolfit
Unknown:
Ernest Dudley
Produced By:
Archie Campbell
Wade, an editor:
Harold Kasket
Adams a reporter:
Nigel Anthony
Robert Mandeville:
Donald Wolfit
Lottie, his second wife:
Lydia Sherwood
Bob Mandeville, his father:
Earle Grey
Richard Mandeville, his son:
Bernard Brown
Mrs Bellows:
Gladys Spencer
Arthur, Mandeville's dresser:
Denis McCarthy
Verrall, his business manager:
Norman Claridge
Starkey, a stage-manager:
Charles Leno
Sir Harry Dacre:
Frank Henderson
Charles Dumont, a leading man:
Francis de Wolff
Nell L'Estrange a young actress:
Carole Boyd
Miss Cartwright:
Noel Hood
King Edward VII:
Humphrey Morton
Source: Radio Times

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