Notable Productions
The play has had several professional productions, under three different titles.
The play first opened at the Hollywood Playhouse in Los Angeles as Woman on Trial. Welsh actor E.E. Clive produced, and Barbara Bedford played Karen Andre. The production opened in October 1934 and closed in late November 1934.
The most successful production was on Broadway under the title Night of January 16th, produced by Al Woods at the Ambassador Theatre, with John Hayden directing. Doris Nolan starred as Karen Andre, while Walter Pidgeon played "Guts" Regan. The play opened on September 16, 1935, and closed on April 4, 1936. Woods then launched productions of the play in other cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and London. The production in London opened on September 29, 1936, with Phoebe Foster in the lead role. It closed after 22 performances.
In 1972, Rand gave her approval for an Off-Broadway revival using her preferred version of the script and her preferred title, Penthouse Legend. Phillip and Kay Nolte Smith, a married couple who were friends with Rand, produced, and Kay also starred under a stage name. It opened at the McAlpin Rooftop Theater on February 22, 1973, and closed three weeks later.
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