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The Millionairess (play)
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The Millionairess is a play written in 1936 by George Bernard Shaw. It tells the story of Epifania, a spoilt heiress, and her search for a suitor.
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Written by | George Bernard Shaw |
Date premiered | 4 January 1936 |
Place premiered | Burgtheater, Vienna |
Original language | English |
Genre | Comedy |
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Shaw wrote the play in 1936 expressly for Edith Evans.[1] Evans rejected the role, calling it "too icy". However, she did act the part in 1940, in a pre-London production tour in the provinces.