- (1952) Stage Play: Dial "M" for Murder. Thriller. Written by Frederick Knott. Scenic Design by Peter Larkin. Lighting Design by Peter Larkin. Directed by Reginald Denham. Plymouth Theatre (moved to The Booth Theatre from 11 Jan 1954- close): 29 Oct 1952- 27 Feb 1954 (552 performances). Cast: Maurice Evans (as "Tony Wendice"), Anthony Dawson (as "Captain Lesgate") [only Broadway role], Richard Derr (as "Max Halliday"), Gusti Huber (as "Margot Wendice"), Porter Van Zandt (as "Thompson"), John Williams (as "Inspector Hubbard"). Replacement cast during Plymouth Theatre run: Francis Bethencourt (as "Captain Lesgate"), Bruce Jewell (as "Thompson"), J. Pat O'Malley (as "Inspector Hubbard") [final Broadway role]. Produced by James P. Sherwood. Associate Producer: Emmett Rogers. Note: Filmed by Warner Bros. as Dial M for Murder (1954).
- Stage: Wrote "Wait Until Dark", produced on Broadway in 1966. Drama. Directed by Arthur Penn. Ethel Barrymore Theatre (moved to The Shubert Theatre, 11 Jul 1966 - 1 Oct 1966; to The George Abbott Theatre, 3 Oct 1966 - 26 Nov 1966; to The Music Box Theatre 28 Nov 1966 to close): 2 Feb 1966 to 31 Dec 1966 (374 performances).
- Playwright: "Write Me a Murder", 1961.
- (1952) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Westminster Theatre in London, England with Jane Baxter, Emrys Jones, Andrew Cruickshank, Alan MacNaughtan, and Olaf Pooley in the cast. John Fernald was director.
- (1972) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Joan Fontaine and Richard Clarke in the cast.
- (August 24, 1998 to September 5, 1998) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield in the cast.
- (1979) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Betsy Palmer and Thom Christopher in the cast.
- (1958) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Jeffrey Lynn and Jacqueline Brookes in the cast.
- (2003) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with William Atherton, Hayley Mills, Stephen Berger, Mark LaMura, Jason Lawson, and Elizabeth Lundberg in the cast.
- (1962) His play, "Write Me a Murder," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Mark Richman, Peggy Ann Garner, and Ethel Griffies in the cast.
- (1966 - 1967) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1967) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Barbara Bel Geddes and James Tolkan in the cast.
- (1983 - 1984) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Edward Hastings was director.
- (April 5, 1954) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Maurice Evans in the cast.
- (January 23, 1967) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Shirley Jones in the cast.
- (1966) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Joan Fontaine and Eric Berry in the cast. Eric Berry was also director.
- (July 1962) His play, "Write Me a Murder," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Mark Richman, Peggy Ann Garner and Ethel Griffies in the cast.
- (July 1967) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Barbara Bel Geddes in the cast.
- (August 1972) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Joan Fontaine in the cast.
- (July 1979) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Betsy Palmer in the cast.
- (August 1998) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield in the cast.
- (April 5 to May 6, 1984) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with Tanny McDonald (Margot Wendice); Dierk Torsek (Max Halliday); Michael Kevin (Tony Wendice); Frederic Major (Captain Lesgate); Ray Fry (Inspector Hubbard); Andy Backer (Thompson) and John Zarchen (Detective Williams) in the cast. Larry Deckel was director.
- (April 4 to May 4, 1985) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky.
- (Summer 1979) His play, "Dial 'M' For Murder," was performed at the Trinity Repertory Company Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. William Radka was director. Robert D. Soule was set designer. Ann Morell was costume designer. John F. Custer was lighting designer.
- (April 3 to May 6, 1990) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Birmingham Theatre in Birmingham, Michigan with Bonnie Franklin (Suzy Hendrix); Tony Musante (Harry Roat Jr); Peter Jay Fernandez (Mike Talman); Edward James Hyland (Sgt Carlino); Bill Tatum (Sam Hendrix) and Jacqueline Cohen (Gloria); in the cast. Maureen Heffernan was director
- (Summer 2006) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed at the Pioneer Playhouse in Danville, Kentucky. Holly Henson was artistic director.
- (July 30 to August 3, 1968) His play, "Wait Until Dark," was performed in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts with David Ackroyd (Sergeant Carlino); Tom Brennan (Sam Hendrix); Joyce Ebert (Suzy Hendrix); Joe Gilinsky (policeman); Anthony Johnson (Mike Talman); Marshall Oglesby (Policeman); Philip Polito (Harry Roat Jr.) and Maggie Renzi (Gloria) in the cast. Nikos Psacharapoulos was artistic director. Peter Hunt was director and lighting designer. Santo Loquasto was scenery designer. Linda Fisher was costume designer. Mark Healy was stage manager.
- (Summer 1959) His play, "Dial M for Murder," was performed at the Cherry County Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan with Marvin Miller in the cast. Ruth Bailey was founder and artistic director.
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