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It was based on a Donald Wetzel novel A Wreath and a Curse and was first produced in Washington in 1953.
The original Broadway production starred Carroll Baker. The New York Times called it a "poignant and beautiful play."
Adaptation
The play was adapted for TV in 1961 with Keir Dullea.
References
VROOM AND JOSEPH TEAM ON NEW PLAY: ' The Guest,' a Comedy, Listed for Fall Production, With Calhern Possible as Lead
By LOUIS CALTA. New York Times 8 Jan 1953: 33.
Theatre: Coming of Age
By BROOKS ATKINSON. New York Times 24 Sep 1954: 26.