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Wodehouse on Broadway
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Wodehouse on Broadway

1989-12-26 · 90 min · Not rated

Music · Comedy · Documentary

Wodehouse on Broadway explores the life and theatrical career of P.G. Wodehouse, highlighting his successful lyric-writing and collaborations for musical comedies on Broadway alongside figures like Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern.

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Directors
Keith Cheetham
Production companies
Theatre Royal Plymouth, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Peter WoodwardPeter WoodwardPG Wodehouse
Tony SlatteryTony SlatteryGuy Bolton
Gary YershonGary YershonJerome Kern

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