The Marquise (A Comedy in Three Acts), written by Noël Coward (1899-1973), and produced at the Criterion Theatre, London, from 16th February to 11th June 1927.

    A scene from The Marquise (A Comedy in Three Acts), written by the English dramatist Noël Coward (1899-1973), and produced at the Criterion Theatre, London, from 16th February to 11th June 1927. 

   The Marquise is a romantic comedy play by Noël Coward, written as a vehicle for Marie Tempest, who starred in the original 1927 production in London. Later players of the central role have included Lillian Gish, Celia Johnson, Moira Lister, Diana Rigg and Kate O'Mara.

Frank Cellier, Marie Tempest and W. Graham Brown in Act III, 1927

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