Sabrina Fair
Sabrina Fair is a romantic comedy by Samuel A. Taylor (1912-2000)[]
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Produced at the National Theatre on Broadway by the Playwrights' Company, the play was a huge hit on Broadway in 1953, running for a total of 318 performances. Directed by H. C. Potter, with sets and lights designed by Donald Oenslager, it starred Margaret Sullavan and Joseph Cotten, with Cathleen Nesbitt, John Cromwell, and Russell Collins in major supporting roles.
Translations and adaptations
Twice filmed as Sabrina (in 1954 and 1995)
The 1954 version was directed by Billy Wilder with Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden as the leads. The 1995 adaptation was directed by Sydney Pollack with Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond and Greg Kinnear.
Performance history in South Africa
196*: Performed by the Brian Brooke Company
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Fair
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047437/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114319/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk
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