The Vortex 55 years old

In The Vortex, Coward explores the darker side of the cocktail party set. Emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships are minutely observed in this disturbing, early piece from a playwright whose sharp eye was usually more turned towards the light.

Credits

The Vortex Cast

Name Character
Margaret Leighton She was 47, 53 years old when she died as Florence Lancaster
Richard Warwick He was 24, 52 years old when he died as Nicky Lancaster
Patrick Barr He was 61, 77 years old when he died as David Lancaster
Jennifer Daniel She was 33, 81 years old when she died as Helen Saville

The Vortex Crew

Name Department
Noël Coward as Writer. He was 69 (73) years old when He died Writing
Philip Dudley as Director. Directing
The Vortex (55 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, December 10, 1969