Stage: Directed "End as a Man" on Broadway (earliest Broadway credit). Written by
Calder Willingham. based on his book. Vanderbilt Theatre (moved to The Lyceum Theatre from 17 Dec 1953-close): 14 Oct 1953-16 Jan 1954 (105 performances). Cast: Robert Dirk,
Anthony Franciosa (as "Starkson"; Broadway debut),
Ben Gazzara (as "Jocko de Paris"; Broadway debut), Martin Greenlee,
Harry Guardino (as "Cadet Officer"; Broadway debut), Richard Heimann,
Pat Hingle (as "Harold Koble"), Paul E. Richards, Marc Richman, Eli Rill, Steven Ross,
Albert Salmi (as "Roger Gatt"), Warren Slocum (as "Second Orderly"),
William Smithers (as "Robert Marquales"),
Arthur Storch (as "Maurice Maynall Simmons"; Broadway debut),
Frank M. Thomas (as "Gen. Draughton"), Richard Vogel. Produced by Claire Heller.