Kick in

Kick In (1913) is a play by Canadian-born actor, director and playwright William Mack. Its 1914 performance on Broadway starred John Barrymore and director George Fitzmaurice filmed it twice, in 1917 for Astra Film and in 1922 for the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. There was also a 1931 sound version directed by Richard Wallace for Paramount Pictures.

In South Africa it was the first play staged by the visiting American Dramatic Company. The opening night was on 19 April 1917 at His Majesty’s Theatre under the patronage of the American Consul-General. The cast included Edward Donnelly, Richard Scott, Bruce MacCaskill, George A. Stillwell, Jack Pendleton, Edward Mackay, Louise Holden, Jean Stewart, Anne Bradley, Naomi Rutherford and Florence Roberts. It was produced by George R. Montford.