- (1929 - 1970) Active on Broadway in the following productions:
- Whirlpool (1929). Drama. Written by William Jourdan Rapp and Walter Marquiss. Directed by Edwin H. Morse. Biltmore Theatre: 3 Dec 1929- Dec 1929 (closing date unknown/3 performances). Cast: Hallam Bosworth (as "Jason Crane"), Bernard Craney, Willard Dashiell, John Cecil Holm (as "Charles Black"), Edward Leiter, Kate McComb (as "Mrs. Sarah Pryor"), Ruth Mero, Francis Pierlot, Louise Quinn, John Vosburgh, Bentley Wallace, Dorothy Walters, Eleanor Wells. Produced by American Playwrights.
- Penal Law 2010 (1930). Drama. Written by Alexander Gerry and Augusta Greely. Directed by Augusta Greely. Biltmore Theatre: 18 Apr 1930- May 1930 (closing date unknown/19 performances). Cast: Anthony Baker, Richard Brandlon, Maynard Burgess, Jean Colbert, Gertrude Flynn (as "Lucy Van Dam"), Abraham Gillette, Albert C. Henderson, Brita Heurlin, John Cecil Holm, Spencer Kimbell, Jud Langill, John MacFarlane, Janet McLeay, Frank Milan, Helene Mitchell, Irving Morrow, Florence Pendleton, Gertrude Perry, Worthing Romaine (as "Peter Dawson"), Ranald Savery, Tululah Westley. Produced by Alexander Gerry.
- Wonder Boy (1931). Comedy.
- Forty Carats (1968). Comedy.
- Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1966).
- The Advocate (1963). Drama.
- Mr. President (1962). Musical comedy.
- Midgie Purvis (1961).
- A Mighty Man Is He (1960). Comedy.
- (1955) Stage Play: The Southwest Corner. Written by John Cecil Holm. Based on the novel by Mildred Walker. Scenic Design and Lighting Design by Ralph Alswang. Directed by George Schaefer. Holiday Theatre: 3 Feb 1955- 5 Mar 1955 (36 performances). Cast: Frieda Altman (as "Hattie Carew"), Ray Boyle (as "David Keating"), Parker Fennelly (as "Orville Greenstead"), Jean Gillespie (as "Edith Summers"), Eva Le Gallienne (as "Marcia Elder"), Enid Markey (as "Bea Cannon"), Frank Tweddell (as "Sam Wilson"). Produced by John Huntington.
- Candida (1952). Comedy (revival).
- Mary of Scotland (1933). Begin chronological corrections here.
- Dangerous Corner (1932). Drama.
- Bloodstream (1932).
- (1936) His and George Abbott's play, "3 Men on a Horse," was performed at the Wyndham's Theatre in London, England with Romney Brent, Bernard Nedell, Claire Carleton, William Butler Hixon, Tucker McGuire, David Burns, Edmond Ryan, Maurice Freeman, Ralph Chambers, Sara Seegar, and Jack Arnold in the cast.
- Best Foot Forward (1941). Musical. Book by John Cecil Holm. Music by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Lyrics by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Music orchestrated by Don Walker and Hans Spialek. Overture by Robert Russell Bennett. Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner. Costume Design by Miles White. Choreographed by Gene Kelly. Directed by George Abbott. Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 1 Oct 1941- 4 Jul 1942 (326 performances). Cast: Buddy Allen, June Allyson (as "Minerva"), Van Atkins, John Balian, Wilbur Baron, Eileen Barton, Kenneth Bowers, Frances Bryan, Kenneth Buffett, Maureen Cannon, Marianne Cude, Danny Daniels, Richard Dick, Tommy Dix, Stanley Donen (as "Ensemble/Dancing Boy"), Dorothy Eden, Peggy Anne Ellis, Bee Farnum, Mary Ganley, Harvey Gould, Barbara Grant, Robert Griffith, Ann Guier, Kay Guier, Bobby Harrell, Roger Hewlett, Rhoda Hoffman, Carol Horton, Beverly Hosier, Gil Johnson, Jack Jordan Jr., Perry Jubelirer, Terry Kelly, Rosemary Lane (as "Gale Joy"), Stuart Langley, Norma Lehn, Eugene Martin, Marty May, Betty McCloskey, Elaine Miller, Betty Anne Nyman, Billy Parsons, Kaye Popp, Penny Porter, Lee Roberts, Renee Rochelle, Marilyn Ross, Rosemary Schaefer, Rose Marie Schiller, Victoria Schools, Audrey Sperling, George Staisey, Gil Stratton Jr., Buddy Styles, Lenore Thomas, Elmer Vernon, Nancy Walker (as "Blind Date") [Broadway debut], Fleming Ward (as "Dr. Reeber"), Art Williams, Lou Wills Jr., Doris York, Vincent York. Produced by George Abbott.
- (1935) Stage Play: Three Men on a Horse. Comedy. Written by George Abbott and John Cecil Holm. Directed by George Abbott. Playhouse Theatre (moved to Fulton Theatre in Nov 1936 to close): 30 Jan 1935- 9 Jan 1937 (835 performances). Cast: Joyce Arling, Shirley Booth (as "Mabel"), Frank Camp, Teddy Hart (as "Frankie"), Richard Huey, Garson Kanin (as "Al"), James Lane, Sam Levene (as "Patsy"), William H. Lynn (as "Erwin Trowbridge"), Millard Mitchell (as "Charlie"), J. Ascher Smith, Susan Smithers, Edith Van Cleve, Fleming Ward (as "Clarence Dobbins"), Nick Wiger. Replacement actors: Jack Arnold (as "Al"), Gloria Blondell (as "Hotel Maid"), Louise Campbell (as "Hotel Maid"), Edward Craven (as "Frankie"), Len Doyle (as "Patsy"), Clifford Dunston (as "Clarence Dobbins"), Kathleen Fitz (as "Gloria"), Ross Hertz (as "Frankie"), Ruth Lee (as "Mabel"), Kay Loring (as "Audrey Trowbridge"), Horace McMahon (as "Charlie"), Katherine Squire (as "Audrey Trowbridge"), Ezra Stone (as "Al"). Produced by Alex Yokel. Note: Filmed as Three Men on a Horse (1936), Drei Mann auf einem Pferd (1957), Trois hommes sur un cheval (1969). Also see 1943 stage revival.
- (1987) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed in a British National Theatre production at the Cottesloe Theatre in London, England with Desmond Barrit, Geoffrey Hutchings, Gemma Craven, Alison Fiske, Nicholas Le Prevost, and Ken Stott in the cast. Jonathan Lynn was director.
- (1987) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed in a British National Theatre production at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, England with Desmond Barrit, Geoffrey Hutchings, Toyah Willcox, Alison Fiske, Nicholas Le Prevost, and Ken Stott in the cast. Jonathan Lynn was director.
- (1942) Stage Play: Three Men on a Horse. Comedy (revival). Written by George Abbott and John Cecil Holm. Directed by John Cecil Holm. Forrest Theatre: 9 Oct 1942- 31 Oct 1942 (28 performances). Cast: William Balfour (as "Mr. Carver") [final Broadway role], Jean Casto (as "Mabel"), Don Darcy (as "Delivery Boy"), William Foran (as "Harry"), Iris Hall (as "Gloria"), Teddy Hart (as "Frankie"), Richard Huey (as "Moses"), Kay Loring (as "Audrey Trowbridge"), William Lynn (as "Erwin Trowbridge"), Horace McMahon (as "Charlie"), Gay Seabrook (as "Hotel Maid"), J. Ascher Smith (as "The Tailor"), Sid Stone (as "Patsy"), James Truex (as "Al"), Fleming Ward (as "Clarence Dobbins"). Produced by Alexander Yokel.
- (1969) Stage Play: Three Men on a Horse. Comedy (revival). Written by George Abbott and John Cecil Holm. Scenic Design by Boyd Dumrose. Directed by George Abbott. Lyceum Theatre: 16 Oct 1969- 10 Jan 1970 (100 performances + 4 previews). Cast: Jack Gilford (as "Erwin Trowbridge"), Leon Janney (as "Clarence Dobbins"), Sam Levene (as "Patsy"), Dorothy Loudon (as "Mabel"), Butterfly McQueen (as "Dora Lee"), Al Nesor (as "Frankie"), Gloria Bleezarde (as "Gloria"), Dorothy Chace (as "Hotel Maid"), Wally Englehardt (as "Harry"), Paul Ford (as "Mr. Carver"), Hal Linden (as "Charlie"), Rosemary Prinz (as "Audrey Trowbridge"), Don Simms (as "Delivery Boy"), John Svar (as "Al"), D. Brian Wallach (as "The Tailor"). Standby: Gordon B. Clarke (as "Mr. Carver"). Understudies: Gloria Bleezarde (as "Mabel"), Dorothy Chace (as "Audrey Trowbridge/Gloria"), Don Simms (as "Charlie/Harry/Patsy), John Svar (as "Clarence Dobbins/Erwin Trowbridge") and D. Brian Wallach (as "Delivery Boy/Frankie"). Replacement cast: Gloria Bleezarde (as "Mabel") [from 5 Jan 1970- ?], John Svar (as "Erwin Trowbridge") [from 5 Jan 1970- ?], Mary K. Wells (as "Audrey Trowbridge") [from 17 Nov 1969- ?]. Note: Previously filmed by First National Pictures (Warner Bros.) as Three Men on a Horse (1936), and in Germany as Drei Mann auf einem Pferd (1957) and as _Trois hommes sur un cheval (1969) by Les Films de la Pléiade. At least 2 German TV versions of the play have been produced as Drei Mann auf einem Pferd. Produced by Ken Gaston, Leonard J. Goldberg and Bud Fillippo. Produced in association with Henry R. Stern.
- (1952) His play, "Gramercy Ghost," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with June Lockhart and John Dall in the cast.
- (1936) His play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Jack Sheehan and Majorie Lytell in the cast.
- (January 24, 1955) His play, "The Southwest Corner," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Eva Le Gallienne in the cast.
- (July 21, 1947) He wrote the book for the musical, "Best Foot Forward," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Edith Fellows, Harold Lang, Alice Pearce, Hugh Martin, Michael Hall and Beverly Janis in the cast. Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane wrote the music and lyrics.
- (July 1952) His play, "Gramercy Ghost," was performed at the Oguinquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with June Dayton and Dean Harens in the cast.
- (July 27, 1953) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Wally Cox in the cast.
- (February 12, 1952) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. Edward Mangum was director.
- (December 15, 1959) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at The Arena Stage in Washington D.C. F. Cowles Strickland was director.
- (December 21, 1973 to January 27, 1973) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. Norman Gevanthor was director.
- (January 4 to 15, 1938) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. Victor Jory was director.
- (January 12 to 23, 1949) George Abbott, DeWitt Bodeen and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. Robert Milton was director.
- (May 22 to June 1, 1952) His play, "Gramercy Ghost," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. Bobker Ben Ali was director.
- (May 1964) Hugh Martin and his play, "Best Foot Forward," was performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. C. Lowell Lees was artistic director.
- (Summer 1952) His play, "Gramercy Ghost," was performed in a Kenley Players production in York and Lakewood Park Theatre in Barnesville, Pennsylvania with Angela Lansbury in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (1938 to 1939 Winter) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Luther M. Kennett Jr. was director. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (June 1950) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed in the Pioneer Playhouse Theatre production at the Kentucky State Hospital Campus on Shakertown Road in Danville, Kentucky. Eben C. Henson was artistic director. Dr. R.B. Ahrens was hospital director.
- (Summer 1956) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed at the Cherry County Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan with Frank McHugh in the cast. Ruth Bailey was founder and artistic director.
- (Summer 1972) George Abbott and his play, "Three Men on a Horse," was performed in a Cherry County Playhouse production under the Dome at the Park Palace Hotel in Traverse City, Michigan with Pat Paulsen and Marilyn Cunningham in the cast. Ruth Bailey was founder and artistic director.
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