The Constant Wife

The Constant Wife, a parlor comedy play, was written by W. Somerset Maugham in 1927. The title character, Constance Middleton, is a totally self-possessed London doctor's wife. Confronted with her husband's infidelity, she establishes economic independence ("the only real independence") while respecting but confounding every other character in the play.

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W. Somerset Maugham - 1927 - London

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While the play likely premiered in London, eye-witness accounts report it playing in Chicago in 1928, with Ethel Barrymore playing the title role.

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Chicago - 1928 - Ethel Barrymore

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Revivals in 2005 found success in New York City and Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

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2005 - New York City - Minneapolis - Minnesota - USA

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