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. It is based on the 1929 play '' Marius'' by

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whose desire to go to sea overcomes his developing romance with a local girl. It was staged at the New Theatre in the West End but was not successful, lasting for only six performances. ''

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'' described it as being all atmosphere and no plot.Wearing p.129 The cast included Maurice Evans,

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* Wearing, J.P. ''The London Stage 1930-1939: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel''. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014. 1931 plays Plays by John Van Druten Plays set in France West End plays Works based on Marius (play) {{1930s-play-stub