title: The Damask Cheek
text: # The Damask Cheek
  
  The Damask Cheek is a 1942 comedy play by the British writer John Van Druten in collaboration with Lloyd Morris.
  
  It was first performed in Plymouth Theatre in Boston before a 93 performance Broadway run at the Playhouse Theatre. The cast featured Flora Robson, Celeste Holm and Zachary Scott with Van Druten himself directing.
  
  In 1949 it began its first London run at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith running for 36 performances. The cast included Bill Travers, Jane Baxter, Iris Hoey and Claire Bloom.
  
  