Fact of the Day: Poppy
The musical play, "Poppy," opened at the Apollo Theater in New York on 3 September 1923 and closed on 28 June 1924 after 346 performances.
W.C. Fields originated his movie role in the play;
Madge Kennedy was also in the opening night cast as "Poppy." None of the songs from the musical was used in the movie.
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