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The story is set in New Rochelle, NY. A nasty millionaire has died leaving a will that no one can find. His nephew, has been assigned as his heir. He visits his uncle's home with his secretary Kid Burns and fiance. Kid Burns discovers the will and learns that everything has been left to the housekeeper Mary Jane Jenkins who Kid is in love with. His pride won't let him marry her because of the money. So Mary comes up with the only solution - She tears up the will.
Music By George M. Cohan
Lyrics By George M. Cohan
Book/Libretto by: George M. Cohan
Produced by: Marc Klaw & A. L. Erlanger
Directed by: George M. Cohan
Opened: January 1, 1906
Theatre: New Amsterdam Theatre
# of Performances: 90
Song List
- Gentlemen of the Press ....................................... Policemen and Reporters
- (I Want to Be a) Popular Millionaire ....................................... Tom Bennet and Chorus
- Mary is a Grand Old Name ....................................... Mary Jane Jenkins
- Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway ....................................... Kid Burns and Chorus
- So Long, Mary ....................................... Mary Jane Jenkins and Chorus
Cast List
Ned Achard, Frank Benor, Donald Brian, Rhea G. Clemens, Hazel Cox, Alf DeBall, J.S. Donnelly, S.R. Droscher, Maurice Elliott, Mabel Ellis, Lois Ewell, Floyd E. Francis, Louis R. Grisel, A. Claire Heath, Marguerite Lane, Desiree Lazard, Madeline LeBoeuf, James H. Manning, Margaretta Masi, Nevada Maynard, Eugene McGregor, Fern Minard, Victor Moore, Charles Prince, Julia Ralph, Nat Royster, Joe Simons, Marion Singer, Fay Templeton
Misc. Show Information
This show was Victor Moore's first leading roll on Broadway.
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Added: Tue Nov 21 2006