The Desperate Hours
Drama - Original
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: February 10, 1955
- Closing Date: August 13, 1955
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 212
Playwright: Joseph Hayes
Opening Night Cast
| Nancy Coleman | Eleanor Hillard | |
 |
Karl Malden | Dan Hillard |
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Paul Newman | Glenn Griffin |
| George Matthews | Robish |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Joseph Hayes | Writer | |
| Robert Montgomery | Staging | |
| Howard Bay | Scenic Design | |
| Robert Randolph | Costume Design | |
| Howard Bay | Lighting Design | |
| Sam Handelsman | General Manager |
Awards
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Author of a Play | Joseph Hayes | Winner |
| 1955 | Direction (pre-1960) | Robert Montgomery | Winner |
| 1955 | Play | Winner | |
| 1955 | Producer of a Play | Howard Erskine
Joseph Hayes |
Winner |
