(Note -- The author acknowledges indebtedness to "The Least of
These," by Donal Hamilton Haines, a short story which suggested
the play.)
"The Clod" was produced by the Washington Square Players, under
the direction of Holland Hudson, at the Bandbox Theatre, New York
City, beginning January 10, 1916.
In the cast, in the order of their appearance, were the
following:
MARY TRASK . . . . Josephine A. Meyer
THADDEUS TRASK . . . John King
A NORTHERN SOLDIER . . Glenn Hunter
A SOUTHERN SERGEANT . Robert Strange
A SOUTHERN PRIVATE . . Spalding Hall
The Scene was designed by John King.
The Clod" was subsequently revived by the Washington Square
Players at the Comedy Theatre, New York City, beginning June 5,
1916. In this production Mary Morris played the part of Mary
Trask.
Later it was presented in vaudeville by Martin Beck, opening at
the Palace Theatre, New York City, August 21, 1916, with the
following cast:
MARY TRASK . . . . Sarah Padden
THADDEUS TRASK . . . John Cameron
A NORTHERN SOLDIER . Glenn Hunter
A SOUTHERN SERGEANT . Thomas Hamilton
A SOUTHERN PRIVATE .
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