But for the Grace of God (play)

But for the Grace of God is a play by the British writer Frederick Lonsdale. A murder melodrama, different from his standard light comedies, it ran for 203 performances at St James's Theatre in the West End between 3 September 1946 and 1 March 1947. The original cast included Michael Gough, A. E. Matthews, Mary Jerrold and Yvonne Owen.Wearing p.256

Original cast Alfred - Andrew Leigh Gerard - Michael Gough Sir William Altrey - Stuart Lindsell Johnny - Anthony Forwood George Duncan - H.G. Stoker Jimmy - Denis Gordon Charles - A. E. Matthews Geoffrey Wainwright - Hugh McDermott Inspector Rayle - J. H. Roberts Detective Orley - Cyril Smith Richard - Robert Douglas Molly - Marion Manisty Emily - Mary Jerrold Mary - Yvonne Owen

References

Bibliography Wearing, J.P. The London Stage 1940-1949: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014.