''As Long as They're Happy'' is a comedy play by the British writer Vernon Sylvaine which was first staged in 1953. A successful hit, it ran at the Garrick Theatre in the

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for 370 performances between July 1953 and May 1954. Veteran entertainer Jack Buchanan directed and starred as a

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trying to cope with the extravagant behaviour of his daughters. Other members of the cast included Dorothy Dickson, Nigel Green, David Hutcheson and

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Film

In 1955 it was made into a musical film directed by J. Lee Thompson and with Buchanan reprising his starring role.Chibnall p.117-18

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Bibliography

* Chibnall, Steve. ''J. Lee Thompson''. Manchester University Press, 2000. * Wearing, J.P. ''The London Stage 1950-1959: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel''. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014. 1953 plays British plays adapted into films Plays by Vernon Sylvaine Plays set in London Comedy plays West End plays {{1950s-play-stub