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Preserving Mr Panmure

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Mr. St. John ["sinjin"] Panmure is having trouble dealing with his family obligations, political party machinations, and his household staff. "Sir Arthur W. Pinero's Preserving Mr. Panmure produced at the Comedy Theatre tonight with great success, signalizes a return to the lighter mood of the dramatist's early work. Laughter was almost continuous during the whole of the four acts, the dialogue being very witty, with many situations and lines that are quite irresistible. Arthur Playfair, as Panmure, made the hit of his histrionic career. " - Summary by ToddHW and New York Times, 20 Jan 1911 Cast list: The Right Hon. Reginald Stulkeley, M.P.: Greg Giordano Talbot Woodhouse (His private secretary): Tomas Peter St. John Panmure, J.P.: Beeswaxcandle Alfred Hebblethwaite, M.P.: ToddHW Hugh Loring: Jon Hunter Brabner (Butler at "The Clewers"): James R. Hedrick Kitts (Footman at "The Clewers") and Grant (Servant at Mr. Stulkeley's): Alan Mapstone Mrs. Panmure: Cbteddy Myrtle (Her daughter): S