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The Corn Is Green the Duchess Theatre in London, following a preview performance at the Manchester Opera House. The play ran 394 performances, closing September 2, 1939. Produced and directed by Herman Shumlin, the Broadway production of "The Corn Is Green" opened November 26, 1940, at the National Theatre. The setting was designed by Howard Bay; costumes were designed by Ernest Schrapps. The production transferred to the Royale Theatre on September 9, 1941, and closed January 17, 1942, after a total of 477 performances. Boys, girls and parents were played by Julia Knox, Amelia Romano, Betty Conibear, Rosalind Carter, Harda Normann, Joseph McInerney, Marcel