| The Dancers | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Gerald du Maurier Viola Tree |
| Date premiered | 15 February 1923 |
| Place premiered | Wyndham's Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
The Dancers is a 1923 play by Gerald du Maurier and Viola Tree, written under the pen name Hubert Parsons.
It ran for 349 performances at Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End, starring du Maurier himself alongside Tallulah Bankhead in her London debut. The cast also included Nigel Bruce, Jack Hobbs, William Fay and Lilian Braithwaite.[1] It subsequently transferred to the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway, where it lasted for 133 performances.[2] The New York production starred Richard Bennett, with Pat Somerset.[3]
It was twice adapted for the screen by Fox Film. In 1925 a silent film The Dancers was made, followed by a 1930 sound remake.[4]